Know If Carbon is SP3 or SP2 Carbon

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To determine if carbon is sp3 or sp2, one must examine its molecular geometry. Carbon is classified as sp2 if it exhibits a trigonal planar shape, while it is sp3 if it has a tetrahedral configuration. This classification is directly related to the hybridization of the carbon's orbitals. Understanding these geometric arrangements is crucial for identifying the hybridization state of carbon atoms. Accurate identification of sp3 and sp2 carbon is essential in organic chemistry.
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How do you know whether a carbon is a sp3 carbon or a sp2 carbon?
 
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Is this with regards to hybrid orbitals?

If it is, you have to look at its molecular geometry. It's sp2 if it's trigonal planar, sp3 if it's tetrahedral.
 
Spherical said:
Is this with regards to hybrid orbitals?

If it is, you have to look at its molecular geometry. It's sp2 if it's trigonal planar, sp3 if it's tetrahedral.

thanks
 
Spherical said:
Is this with regards to hybrid orbitals?

If it is, you have to look at its molecular geometry. It's sp2 if it's trigonal planar, sp3 if it's tetrahedral.

thanks
 

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