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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What is the hybridisation of carbonyl carbon in aldehydes and ketones?

Options:

sp3

sp2d

sp3d

sp2

Correct Answer:

sp2

Explanation:

Aldehydes have one hydrogen atom and one alkyl or aryl group bonded to the carbonyl carbon atom. Ketones have only alkyl or aryl groups bonded to the carbonyl carbon atom. The carbonyl carbon and oxygen are sp2-hybridized.