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In `C_3O_2`, the hybridization state of C isA. `sp^2`B. `sp`C. `sp^3`D. `dsp^2`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
C atom is `sp^3`-hybridized if it forms `4sigma` bonds (`0pi` bonds), `sp^2`-hybridized if it forms `3sigma` bonds and `1pi` bond, and `sp`-hybridized if it forms `2sigma` bonds and `2pi` bonds.
The Lewis structure of `C_3O_2` (carbon suboxide) is
`O=C=C=C=O`
Each C atom forms `2sigma` and `2pi` bonds. Thus, every C atom is sp-hybridized.


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