Which Carbons in the Following Compound Are Sp Hybridized

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which carbons in the following compound are sp hybridized?

• A) carbon 1
• B) carbon 2
• C) carbons 1, 3
• D) carbons 4
• E) carbons 4, 5

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Definitions:

Semantic Role

The part that each phrase plays in the “who did what to whom” drama described by a sentence. One word takes the role of being the cause of the action, another, its effect, and so on.

Predicate

The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g., 'ran' in 'the dog ran').

Phrase Structure

The hierarchical organization of syntax within a sentence that dictates the order and combination of words to form phrases and clauses.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation, explanation, or meaning.