Chemistry-Nucleophilic Addition
NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
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?
A
The carbon atom changes from sp2 to sp3 hybridization.
B
The carbon atom changes from sp3 to sp2 hybridization.
C
The carbon atom changes from sp2 to sp hybridization.
D
The carbon atom remains in sp2 hybridization throughout the reaction.
Correct Answer
Option A
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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