Q.

The hybridisation in the ethane molecule:


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a

sp2

b

sp3

c

sp

d

sp3d 

answer is B.

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concept - Hybridization is a process of mixing atomic orbitals into new hybrids which are suitable for the pairing of electrons to form the chemical bonds according to their oxidation states.
When an atom is bonded to 4 other atoms, then the hybridisation is sp3.
When an atom is bonded to 3 other atoms, then the hybridisation is sp2
When an atom is bonded to 2 other atoms, then the hybridisation is sp.
Now, the structure of ethane is-
Question ImageIn this structure, each carbon atom is bonded to 4 other carbon atoms, thus the hybridisation of this atom is sp3.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
 
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