NEET2013Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2013 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

What is the hybridisation state of benzyl carbocation ion?

Question diagram
A

sp²

B

sp²d

C

sp³d

D

sp³

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The benzyl carbocation has a planar structure with sp² hybridization due to the presence of a vacant p-orbital.

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