Q35 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2023 (16 May Shift 1) · Chemistry

Hybridization of positively charged and negatively charged carbons of the following respectively are Figure

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{sp}^2, \mathrm{sp}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{sp}^2, \mathrm{sp}^2$
  • C
    $\mathrm{sp}^3, \mathrm{sp}^3$
  • D
    $\mathrm{sp}^3, \mathrm{sp}^2$

Solution

Positively- charged carbon in carbocation $=\mathrm{sp}^2$ - hybridized due to three bond pairs and zero lone pairs. Negatively - charged carbon in carbanion $=s p-$ hybridized due to one lone pair and one bond pair of electrons.

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

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