For the molecule CH₃CHCHCH₃, the local molecular geometry around a carbon atom at the end and its hybridization are ________ A)trigonal bipyramid and sp. B)trigonal planar and sp³. C)trigonal planar and sp². D)tetrahedral and sp³. E)linear and sp.

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The carbon atom at the end is bonded to three other atoms (two sulfur atoms and one hydrogen atom) and has one lone pair of electrons. This arrangement is consistent with a tetrahedral molecular geometry. Furthermore, because the carbon atom is bonded to four atoms and has no pi bonds, its hybridization must be sp3. The ₃ and CH groups do not affect the hybridization or molecular geometry of the carbon atom in question.

For the Molecule CH3CHCHCH3, the Local Molecular Geometry Around a Carbon

For the Molecule CH₃CHCHCH₃, the Local Molecular Geometry Around a Carbon