The ethyl carbocation, CH₃–CH₂⁺

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Introduction to organic chemistry · Introduction to organic chemistry

Problem

The ethyl carbocation, CH₃–CH₂⁺, forms as an intermediate during the hydration of ethene. Determine the hybridization of the positively charged carbon atom.

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