What is the hybridization of the central carbon atom in 2-propanol?

1 Answer
Sep 21, 2015

C*: Marked carbon. In this case, the central carbon atom in 2-propanol, which is more commonly known as isopropyl alcohol.

Explanation:

The use of C* herein would be a marked carbon atom either to fit the purpose of the statement, since the molecule contains more than one carbon.

The central carbon of isopropyl alcohol is described as being sp3 hybridized due to its tetragonal geometry. Hybridization explains the electron density and geometry about a specified atom.

Note: All the carbon atoms in this molecule are sp3 hybridized.