Home > Chemistry > Chemical BondingWhat is the hybridization of the carbon atom in ethylene (C2H4)?A. sp B. sp2 C. sp3 D. sp3dAnswer: sp2Additional Information: In ethylene (C2H4), the carbon atoms are sp2 hybridized, allowing for a double bond. Subjects: Chemical Bonding, ChemistryRelated MCQsWhat is the bond angle in a molecule with a linear geometry?Which bond is formed between a highly electronegative atom and hydrogen?What is the effect of increasing bond order on bond length?What is the shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs?Which of the following molecules is likely to have a tetrahedral shape?What is the expected bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?What is the hybridization of the central atom in a molecule with a trigonal planar shape?Which of the following exhibits dipole-dipole interactions?Which bond is formed when two atoms share electrons unequally?Which of the following molecules exhibits delocalized pi bonding?Which type of bonding is characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons?Which of the following is true about a molecule with sp3d hybridization?What type of bond exists in a molecule of nitrogen gas (N2)?Which type of bond is formed between two metals?Which bond is the longest?