NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing a nucleophilic addition reaction where a nucleophile attacks the carbon atom of a carbonyl group in an aldehyde. Which statement correctly describes the hybridization change of the carbon atom during this reaction?
The carbon atom changes from sp2 to sp3 hybridization.
The carbon atom changes from sp3 to sp2 hybridization.
The carbon atom changes from sp2 to sp hybridization.
The carbon atom remains in sp2 hybridization throughout the reaction.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In the nucleophilic addition reaction, the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon atom of the polar carbonyl group, changing its hybridization from sp2 to sp3 as a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate is formed.
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