Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
Which type of carbon atom is hybridized sp² in haloarenes?
A
Carbon attached to halogen
B
Carbon in carbonyl group
C
Carbon in alkane
D
Carbon in alkene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In haloarenes, the carbon atom attached to the halogen is sp² hybridized, while in haloalkanes, it is sp³ hybridized. This difference in hybridization affects the reactivity of these compounds towards nucleophilic substitution reactions.
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