Chemistry-Nucleophilic Addition
NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
When ethylene glycol attacks a ketone in a nucleophilic addition reaction, what is the expected change in the hybridization state of the carbonyl carbon atom?
A
From sp2 to sp3
B
From sp3 to sp2
C
From sp to sp3
D
From sp2 to sp
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During nucleophilic addition, the carbonyl carbon atom undergoes a change from sp2 to sp3 hybridization due to the formation of a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate.
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