Secure https C Open Book Quiz Chapter 08 Problem 8.68 6 of 44 CO Describe the hy

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Secure https C Open Book Quiz Chapter 08 Problem 8.68 6 of 44 CO Describe the hybndization of the carbon atom in the poisonous gas phosgene, Cl Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the submitting your answer right. Make certain each sentence is complete before Reset Help There are ? bond(s) and m bond(s) in the phosgene molecule bond is formed from non-hybridized orbitals, so orbitals of carbon atom are hybridized in the phosgene. one Atoms with arge clouds undergo hybridization resulting in the sarne number of hybrid orbitals. four Thus, carbon atom has hybridization in the phosgene molecule sp three two Submit Previous Answers Request Answer

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In phosgene there are 3 sigma bonds and one pi bond.

Pi bonds are formed from non hybridised orbitals so 3 orbitals of carbon are hybridised in phosgene.

Atoms with three charge clouds result in formation of 3 hybrid orbitals.

Therefore phosgene has sp2 hybridisation.

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