JAMB Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 41 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The carbon atoms in ethane are of what hybridisation type?

A. sp³Correct
B. sp
C. sp²
D. sp³d

Explanation

Ethane (CH₃–CH₃) has only C–C and C–H single bonds. Each carbon has 4 single bonds and 0 π bonds → sp³ hybridisation with tetrahedral geometry.

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