Question

The hybrid states of carbon atoms 1 and 2 in ethanenitrile are

• A. $s{p}^3,s{p}^2$
• B. $sp,s{p}^3$
• C. $s{p}^3,sp$
• D. $s{p}^2,sp$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\underset{\text{Ethanenitrile}}{H_3\stackrel{s{p}^3}{C}—\stackrel{sp}{C}\equiv N}$