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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY multiple choice - 12 The hybridization state of the carbonyl c

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Question

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY multiple choice - 12

The hybridization state of the carbonyl carbon of acetone is: a) sp b) sp^2 c) sp^3 d) sp^4 e) p^4 What is the oxidation state of the carbon atoms I and II in the following reaction? a) 1, +1, 1, + 2 b) I. +2, II> +2 c) I. + 1, II. +3 d) I. +3, II. +2 e) I. +2, II. +1 Predict the product for the following reaction. a) I b) II c) III d) IV e) all above Which reaction is an oxidation? a) RCHO rightarrow RCO_2 H b) RCH_2 OH rightarrow RCHO c) RCH_2 OH rightarrow RCO_2 H d) Two of these e) All of these What's the product for the following reaction a) I b) II c) III d) IV e) I & II Predict the product for the following reaction a) I b) II c) III d) IV e) V

Explanation / Answer

a) Carbonyl carbon (C=O) in acetone is Sp2 hybridized.

Hence option is (b) Sp2

d) Reaction (b) and (c) are oxidation reactions

Hence option is (d) Two of these.