Answer to Question #162833 in Organic Chemistry for Mons

Question

hybridization of SHCHCHOH

Answer 1

O atom has sp³ hybridization as there are 2 lone electron pairs on it and 2 bonding pairs.

Both C atoms are sp²-hybridized due to their trigonal planar geometry (1 double bond + 2 single bonds, no lone pairs).

S atom is structurally similar to O in this molecule, and is sp³-hybridized.