Mention the states of hybridization of carbon in.(a) Graphite (b) CO2�

1.	Mention the states of hybridization of carbon in.(a) Graphite (b) CO2−3(c) Diamond
Answer» The state of hybridization of carbon in: (a) Graphite -- Each carbon atom in graphite is sp² hybridized and is bound to 3 other carbon atoms. (b) CO²⁻₃ - C is sp² hybridized and is bonded to 3 oxygen atoms. (c) Diamond -- Each carbon in diamond is sp³ hybridized and is bound to 4 other carbon atoms.

Mention the states of hybridization of carbon in.(a) Graphite (b) CO2−3(c) Diamond

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The state of hybridization of carbon in:

(a) Graphite -- Each carbon atom in graphite is sp² hybridized and is bound to 3 other carbon atoms.

(b) CO²⁻₃ - C is sp² hybridized and is bonded to 3 oxygen atoms.

(c) Diamond -- Each carbon in diamond is sp³ hybridized and is bound to 4 other carbon atoms.