For the molecule allene, H2 C = C = CH2, give the hybridization of each carbon atom that the central carbon is sp2, terminal carbons are also sp2. A True B False Question 2 A molecule with an odd number of electrons can be diamagnetic. A) True B False

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For the molecule allene, H2 C = C = CH2, give the hybridization of each carbon atom that the central carbon is sp2, terminal carbons
are also sp2.
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A molecule with an odd number of electrons can be diamagnetic.
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Transcribed Image Text:Question T For the molecule allene, H2 C = C = CH2, give the hybridization of each carbon atom that the central carbon is sp2, terminal carbons are also sp2. True В False Question 2 A molecule with an odd number of electrons can be diamagnetic. True B False
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Hybridization is defined as mixing of two or more atomic orbitals to form new orbitals. 

Paramagnetic property is defined as unpaired electron present in any species.

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