Why and What are SP Carbon Orbitals When Hydrogens/Protons Removed?

In summary, the question being asked is about the hybridization of the SP orbitals of two carbons when hydrogens/protons are removed. One carbon is likely sp2, while the other is possibly a p orbital. The question also asks for clarification on the hybridization of the carbon beta to nitrogen and the carbon alpha to nitrogen after removing hydrogens.
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When the hydrogens/protons are removed, leaving C-, can someone please tell me what and why the SP orbitals of these two carbons are?

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Thanks.
 
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On one it remains sp2 and on the other it is very likely a p orbital. You have to match up and explain which is which.
 
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It seems like they are both sp2 to to me :O
 
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For the carbon beta to the nitrogen, you show only one hydrogen where two exist. Remove one of the hydrogens (generating the C- anion) and you have the electron in an orbital. Is that orbital hybridized as sp2 or p?

For the carbon alpha to the nitrogen (the enamine carbon) the electrons in the C-H bond are clearly sp2 before you remove the hydrogen and generate the anion. After you generate the anion, is that orbital hybridized as sp2 or p?
 

1. What are SP carbon orbitals?

SP carbon orbitals are hybrid orbitals formed from the combination of one s orbital and one p orbital from the same carbon atom. They have a linear shape and are used for bonding with other atoms.

2. How are SP carbon orbitals formed?

SP carbon orbitals are formed through the process of hybridization, where the carbon atom rearranges its existing atomic orbitals to create new hybrid orbitals with different shapes and energies.

3. What is the significance of removing hydrogens/protons in relation to SP carbon orbitals?

Removing hydrogens/protons from a molecule can change the hybridization of the carbon atom, causing it to form different types of hybrid orbitals. This can affect the molecule's overall shape and reactivity.

4. How does the presence of SP carbon orbitals affect the properties of a molecule?

The presence of SP carbon orbitals can affect a molecule's properties in several ways. They can influence the molecule's shape, bond angles, and bond strengths. Additionally, the type of hybridization can also affect the molecule's reactivity and stability.

5. Can SP carbon orbitals be found in molecules other than carbon?

While the term "SP carbon orbitals" specifically refers to hybrid orbitals formed by carbon atoms, the concept of hybridization and the formation of new orbitals can occur in other elements as well. However, the specific hybridization types and resulting orbitals may differ from those of carbon atoms.

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