Practice mode Aldehydes and Ketones

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

Correct answer C. sp²

Explanation

The carbonyl carbon forms three sigma bonds and one pi bond with oxygen, so it is sp² hybridised with a trigonal planar arrangement of about 120°.

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