MCQ
What is the structure of carbonyl group?
  • A
    Tetrahedral
  • Trigonal planar
  • C
    Pyramidal
  • D
    Linear

Answer

Correct option: B.
Trigonal planar
The carbonyl carbon and the three atoms attached to it lie in the same plane and the $\pi−$ electron cloud is above and below this plane. The bond angles are approximately $120^\circ $ as expected of a trigonal planar structure.

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