NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
A diagram depicts the molecular structure of a haloalkane and a haloarene, with bonds labeled as 'A' and 'B' respectively. Which statement correctly describes the bond length and hybridization of the carbon atom in these C-X bonds?
Bond 'A' corresponds to a haloalkane with an sp3 hybridized carbon and a bond length of 177 pm.
Bond 'A' corresponds to a haloarene with an sp3 hybridized carbon and a bond length of 169 pm.
Bond 'B' corresponds to a haloalkane with an sp2 hybridized carbon and a bond length of 169 pm.
Bond 'B' corresponds to a haloarene with an sp3 hybridized carbon and a bond length of 177 pm.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In haloalkanes, the carbon atom is sp3 hybridized with a C-Cl bond length of 177 pm, whereas in haloarenes, the carbon is sp2 hybridized with a C-Cl bond length of 169 pm.
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