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Which hybrid orbitals are used by carbon atoms in the molecule CH 3 -CH 3 ?

Options

  1. ABoth carbon atoms use sp hybrid orbitals
  2. BBoth carbon atoms use sp 2 hybrid orbitals
  3. CBoth carbon atoms use sp 3 hybrid orbitals
  4. DBoth carbon atoms use sp 3 d hybrid orbitals

Correct answer

C. Both carbon atoms use sp 3 hybrid orbitals

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Both carbon atoms use sp 3 hybrid orbitals

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