Identify the hybridization of the c atom in ch2br2.

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Ace Stein

2 January, 23:24

Identify the hybridization of the c atom in ch2br2.

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Phoenix Greene · Answer 1

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The hybridization of the C atom in CH₂Br₂ is sp3

When bonding, the orbitals "s" and "p" from C atoms interact to form hybridized orbitals. If the C atom has 4 sigma bonds, as is the case in CH₂Br₂, there are 4 hybridized orbitals required, so 1 "s" orbital and 3 "p" orbitals hybridize to form an sp3 hybrid orbital. This orbital has tetrahedral geometry and the bond angle is 109,5 °.

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