MCQ
The angle between $s{p^2}$orbitals in ethylene is......$^o$
  • A
    ${90}$
  • ${120}$
  • C
    ${180}$
  • D
    ${109.5}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
${120}$
b
The three equivalent $sp ^2$ orbitals will arrange themselves in a trigonal planar configuration. That is to say, the carbon nucleus will be at the center of an equilateral triangle, and the three $sp ^2$ orbitals will point to the corners of that triangle. The ideal angle between $sp ^2$ orbitals is therefore $120^{\circ}$.

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