What is the hybridization of a carbon atom in benzene?

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Dr. Hayek
Dec 3, 2015

sp^2 Hybridized.

Explanation:

Carbon atoms in the benzene ring have a trigonal planar geometry around them since the carry bonds with three other groups and therefore, the hybridization is sp^2.
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This hybridization is a must to achieve the bond angle 120^@ which is found in benzene rings.

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