Question

the image shows a lewis structure for an octane component of gasoline, with one of the carbon - carbon - carbon bonds indicated. octane is a primary component of gasoline. a lewis structure of an octane is provided. what would you expect the c - c - c bond angle indicated to be? - 40° - 60° - 90° - 109° dont test me yet, i am trying to gain an understanding before attempting to answer this question. multiple choice 1 point

Explanation:

Step1: Identify carbon - carbon bond hybridization in octane

In octane, each carbon atom is $sp^{3}$ hybridized as it forms four single bonds.

Step2: Recall bond - angle for $sp^{3}$ hybridization

The ideal bond - angle for $sp^{3}$ hybridized atoms is 109.5° (commonly approximated as 109°).

Answer:

• 109°