Q50 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Chemistry

Hybridisation states of C in $\mathrm{CH}_3^{+}$and $\mathrm{CH}_3^{-}$are

  • Correct answer
    A
    $s p^2, s p^3$
  • B
    $s p^3, s p^2$
  • C
    $s p, s p^2$
  • D
    $s p^2, s p$

Solution

In $\mathrm{CH}_3^{+}=l p+b p=0+3=3$ So, the hybridisation is $s p^2$. In $\mathrm{CH}_3^{-}=l p+b p=1+3=4$ So, the hybridisation is $s p^3$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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