MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1758

An organic compound has the structural formula CH2=C=CH2. What is the total number of sp2 hybridized carbon atoms present in this specific molecule?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1758

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An organic compound has the structural formula CH2=C=CH2. What is the total number of sp2 hybridized carbon atoms present in this specific molecule?

    • A) 1
    • B) 2
    • C) 3
    • D) 0

    Answer: 2

    Explanation: In allene (CH2=C=CH2), the terminal carbons are sp2 hybridized while the central carbon is sp. 3 incorrectly includes the central carbon.