AIPMT PRELIMS2006Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The correct order regarding the electronegativity of hybrid orbitals of carbon is:
A
sp > sp² < sp³
B
sp > sp² > sp³
C
sp < sp² > sp³
D
sp < sp² < sp³
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The electronegativity of carbon hybrid orbitals decreases as the s-character decreases. Therefore, sp (50% s-character) is more electronegative than sp² (33% s-character), which is more electronegative than sp³ (25% s-character).
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