Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
Which type of carbon hybridization is present in haloalkanes?
A
sp3 hybridized
B
sp2 hybridized
C
sp hybridized
D
dsp3 hybridized
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In haloalkanes, the carbon atom attached to the halogen is sp3 hybridized, which is detailed in the NCERT context. This hybridization results in a bond length that is typically longer than that found in haloarenes, where the carbon is sp2 hybridized.
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