Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a secondary carbocation where the carbon is bonded to two alkyl groups and one hydrogen. Which hybridization state and shape is associated with this carbocation?
A
sp2 hybridized, trigonal planar shape
B
sp3 hybridized, tetrahedral shape
C
sp hybridized, linear shape
D
sp3 hybridized, trigonal pyramidal shape
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Secondary carbocations are sp2 hybridized and have a trigonal planar shape due to the arrangement of the orbitals around the positively charged carbon atom, as described in the NCERT context.
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