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Hybridization Quiz 2

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 What is the hybridization of C in the eighth member of the alkane homologous series?

 The eighth member has molecular formulae ${{C}_{8}}{{H}_{18}}$

  The eighth member in the alkane series is octane and the C in octane is having $s{{p}^{3}}$ hybridization. The alkane series will have $s{{p}^{3}}$ hybridized carbon.

  What should be the hybridization of the molecule to give a structure similar to: $ \\ $<img  src="https://cmds-vedantu.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/prod/question-sets/16ac24aa-8d21-4d21-8f0c-d7e9633ab5095049496536265992785.png"/>

  There are two bond pairs and two lone pairs in the molecule.

 The molecule given has a bent shape, two bond pairs, and two lone pairs of electrons. Hence, the hybridization of O will be $s{{p}^{3}}$. The molecule is having $s{{p}^{3}}$ hybridization.

 A gas which is a group-14 hydride and a major constituent in natural gas have a steric number:

  It is the simplest member of the alkane series.

 The group-14 hydride which is present in natural gas is methane and the hybridization of methane is $s{{p}^{3}}$, hence the steric number associated is 4.

  What is the hybridization of the compound which is used for the artificial ripening of fruits?

The compound used for the artificial ripening of fruits is ethylene, which is an alkene and the hybridization of C in an alkene is $s{{p}^{2}}$. Hence, the molecule is $s{{p}^{2}}$ hybridized.

  Haritha sketched the structure of a molecule obtained as the product in the combustion reaction of hydrocarbons. The hybridization of C in the obtained product is?

  The complete combustion reaction takes place to give $C{{O}_{2}}$ and ${{H}_{2}}O$

The combustion reaction of hydrocarbon yields carbon dioxide and water. The C in $C{{O}_{2}}$ will have sp-hybridization.