Question

give the hybridization for the c in c₂f₂. sp³d² sp³d sp³ sp² sp

Explanation:

To determine the hybridization of carbon in \(C_2F_2\) (difluoroacetylene), first look at its structure. \(C_2F_2\) has a triple bond between the two carbon atoms (\(C\equiv C\)) and each carbon is also bonded to one fluorine atom (\(C - F\)). The carbon atom in \(C_2F_2\) has 2 regions of electron - density (one for the \(C\equiv C\) bond and one for the \(C - F\) bond). According to the VSEPR (Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion) theory and hybridization rules, when an atom has 2 regions of electron - density, it is \(sp\) hybridized.

Answer:

sp