Question

In o-cresol, the –OH group is attached to the carbon that is ______.

Options

• sp³ hybrid

• sp² hybrid

• sp hybrid

• dsp² hybrid

Answer 1

In o-cresol, the –OH group is attached to the carbon that is sp² hybrid.

Explanation:

The –OH group has replaced –H of the benzene ring. All carbons of benzene are sp² hybrid.