Ncert Exercises & Solutions

What is the state of hybridisation of carbon in (a) $C O_{3}^{2 -}$ (b) diamond (c) graphite?

The state of hybridisation of carbon in:
(a)

C O_{3}^{2 -}

C in

C O_{3}^{2 -}

s p^{2}

hybridised and is bonded to three oxygen atoms.
(b) Diamond Each carbon in diamond is

s p^{3}

hybridised and is bound to four other carbon atoms.
(c) Graphite Each carbon atom in graphite is

s p^{2}

hybridised and is bound to three other carbon atoms.