Question

A 3D representation of a cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) molecule, a cyclic compound used in the manufacture of nylon and found in the distillation of petroleum, is shown. 

Name the geometry around each carbon atom. 

geometry: 

What is the hybridization of each carbon atom? 

sp³d 

sp³d² 

sp

sp²

sp³

Answer 1

in cyclohexane each carbon atom involve in Sp^3 hybridization. The geometry of each carbon atom is tetra hedral

Name of geometry around each carbon atom

Geometry : Tetrahedral

Hybridization : Sp^3