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The carbon atom of carboxylic group is...

The carbon atom of carboxylic group is

A

`sp^(3)-`hybridized

B

`sp^(3) d` -hybridized

C

`sp^(2)-` hybridized

D

`sp`-hybridized

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The correct Answer is:
C
`R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-OH`
C is bonded to O by double bond, so it is `sp^(2)` hybridised.
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