Bonding Characteristics of 2-Methyl-2-Pentene

Hard Organic Chemistry Structure And Bonding

In the study of organic chemistry, understanding the structure and bonding of molecules is paramount. Consider the compound 2-methyl-2-pentene, a six-carbon alkene with a double bond between carbon atoms 2 and 3. The presence and position of this double bond influence the compound's geometry and chemical reactivity.

Which of the following statements about 2-methyl-2-pentene is TRUE regarding its bonding characteristics and hybridization?

The double bond in 2-methyl-2-pentene is formed by overlapping sp<sup>2</sup> hybridized orbitals of each of the two carbons involved.

2-methyl-2-pentene exhibits resonance stabilization due to the presence of the double bond.

The carbon atoms involved in the double bond are sp<sup>3</sup> hybridized.

The molecule has a linear geometry around the double bond.

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