The carbon atoms of acetic acid (ch3cooh) exhibit what type of hybridization? a.) spb.) sp^2c.) sp^3d.) sp^2 and sp^3

D.) sp² and sp³

Explanation:

Acetic acid  CH₃COOH

H3Csp³                        C(O)OHsp²

the number of valence electrons for each molecule or ion is shown beneath the structure. remember hydrogen will not have more than two electrons. this hydrogen is part of a covalent bond (sharing two electrons). a double bond here would cause hydrogen to share four electrons with phosphorus.