Which of these reactions leads to a change in the hybridization of one or more carbon atoms
A) free radical halogenation of an alkane
B) hydrolysis of an ester to yield an acid and an alcohol
C) substitution of an aromatic ring using a halogen
D) oxidation of an alcohol to yield a carboxylic acid
E) neutralization of an amine using a strong mineral acid

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The oxidation of an alcohol to yield a carboxylic acid involves the conversion of a sp3 hybridized carbon to a sp2 hybridized carbon, leading to a change in hybridization.

Which of These Reactions Leads to a Change in the Hybridization