Exhibit 22-6 Consider the Molecule Cortisone, Shown Below, to Answer

Exhibit 22-6 Consider the molecule Cortisone, shown below, to answer the following question(s) . Cortisone and adrenaline are the main hormones released by the body under stress. Cortisone can be administered as a topical ointment for anti-inflammatory purposes. Cortisone
-Refer to Exhibit 22-6. What hybrid orbitals are used for each carbon atom labeled A , B and C in the figure of Cortisone above?

A) Carbon A = sp³, Carbon B = sp³, Carbon C = sp³
B) Carbon A = sp², Carbon B = sp², Carbon C = sp²
C) Carbon A = sp², Carbon B = sp³, Carbon C = sp²
D) Carbon A = sp³, Carbon B = sp², Carbon C = sp³
E) Carbon A = sp¹, Carbon B = sp³, Carbon C = sp²