Q6 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (06 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

The number of $s p^2, s p^3$ hybridised carbons in cumene, respectively are

A
6,2
B
3,6
Correct answer
C
6,3
D
4,4

Solution

Cumene has $6 s p^2$-hybridised carbons and $3 s p^3$-hybridised carbons.

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

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