Consider the Two Structures Below to Answer the Following Question

question 25

Multiple Choice

Consider the two structures below to answer the following question.CH₃CH₂OH CH₃OCH₃
-What is the expected hybridization around the sulfur atom in diethyl sulfide? CH₃CH₂⎯S⎯CH₂CH₃

• A) sp
• B) sp²
• C) sp³
• D) The sulfur atom is not hybridized.

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