Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
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ISBN: 9780078746376
Author: Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 8, Problem 136A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of carbon atoms in acetonitrile is to be determined. The hybridization on each carbon atom is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The combination of two things that have both the characteristics is termed as a hybrid. The process of mixing of atomic orbitals of different energy to form identical hybrid orbitals of equal energy is termed as hybridization.

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Answer to Problem 136A

There are two carbon atoms in acetonitrile. The hybridization of the first carbon atom is sp3. The hybridization of the second carbon atom is sp.

Explanation of Solution

The structure of acetonitrile is given as shown below.

Chemistry: Matter and Change, Chapter 8, Problem 136A , additional homework tip  1

In the above structure of acetonitrile, there are three hydrogen atoms, two carbon atoms, and one nitrogen atom. Therefore, there are two carbon atoms in acetonitrile.

Chemistry: Matter and Change, Chapter 8, Problem 136A , additional homework tip  2

Here, the first carbon atom is surrounded by four electron groups (Three H atoms and one carbon atom). Therefore, the hybridization of the first carbon atom is sp3. The second carbon atom is surrounded by two-electron groups (One C atom and one N atom). Therefore, the hybridization of the second carbon atom is sp.

Chemistry: Matter and Change, Chapter 8, Problem 136A , additional homework tip  3

Conclusion

There are two carbon atoms in acetonitrile. The hybridization of the first carbon and second carbon atom is sp3 and sp respectively.

Chapter 8 Solutions

Chemistry: Matter and Change

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