The C-H Bond in the Methyl Cation, CH₃⁺, Results from the Overlap

question 57

Multiple Choice

The C-H bond in the methyl cation, CH₃⁺, results from the overlap of which orbitals?

• A) sp³-sp²
• B) sp³-sp³
• C) sp²-s
• D) sp³-p
• E) p-s

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