Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2016(1)
हिन्दीThe pair of electrons in the given carbanion, \( \text{CH}_3\text{C}\equiv\text{C}^- \) is present in which of the following orbitals?
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Correct answer · Option A
sp
Explanation
In the acetylide carbanion \( \text{CH}_3\text{C}\equiv\text{C}^- \), the negatively charged carbon is sp-hybridized, with the lone pair residing in an sp hybrid orbital.