hybridization of carbon atoms numbered 1-6 in the structure below:

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Identify hybridization of carbon atoms numbered 1-6 in the structure below:

 

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a. Carbons 2, 3, and 4 are sp3, carbons 1, 5, and 6 are sp2 hybridized.
b. Carbons 3, 4, and 6 are sp3, carbons 1, 2, and 5 are sp2 hybridized.
c. Carbons 2, 3, 4, and 6 are sp3, carbons 1 and 5 are sp hybridized.
d. Carbons 2, 3, 4, and 6 are sp3, carbons 1 and 5 are sp2 hybridized.
e. Carbons 3, 4, and 6 are sp3, carbons 1, 2 and 5 are sp hybridized.
 
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