From left to right,identify the hybridization on the carbons in CH₃CN. A)1 = sp³,2 = sp³ B)1 = sp²,2 = sp² C)1 = sp,2 = sp D)1 = sp,2 = sp³ E)1 = sp³,2 = sp

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Hybridization refers to the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new, hybrid orbitals. In CH₃CN, carbon 1 is bonded to four other atoms (one hydrogen, one sulfur, one nitrogen, and one carbon), so it would be sp3 hybridized. Carbon 2 is triple bonded to another carbon, which would require one s and two p orbitals to form three hybrid sp orbitals. Therefore, carbon 2 would be sp hybridized. Choice E is the only option that correctly identifies the hybridization of both carbon atoms.

From Left to Right,identify the Hybridization on the Carbons in CH3CN

From Left to Right,identify the Hybridization on the Carbons in CH₃CN