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A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/11/M/J/25
Question 39 from 9701/11/M/J/25

Explanation

Hybridization requires accurate molecular structure Steps:

  • Identify the molecular formula from the name: hepta-1,4,5-triene is C7H10 with double bonds at positions 1-2, 4-5, and 5-6, implying a cumulated diene system at carbons 4-5-6.
  • Draw the structure: H2C=CH-CH2-CH=C=CH-CH3.
  • Assign hybridization: sp for carbons with two double bonds (linear, like allene central carbon); sp2 for alkene carbons; sp3 for alkane carbons.
  • Count sp carbons: only the central carbon in the =C= unit (carbon 5) is sp hybridized.

Not enough information: The provided structural formula CH2=CH-CH=CH2 represents buta-1,3-diene (C4H6), not hepta-1,4,5-triene (C7H10), creating ambiguity in the structure and sp carbon count.

Final answer: Not enough information.

Topic: Hydrocarbons

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