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Optimal hybridized alkane angle

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:21 pm
by Chem_Mod
The computer stated that the optimal hybridized C-C-C angle value was 60º. However, we know that cyclopropane is sp3 hybridized and therefore should have an optimal value of 109.5º. Which value should we use?

Re: Optimal hybridized alkane angle

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:22 pm
by Chem_Mod
For sp3 the optimal value is 109.5º.