Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements correctly describes the hybridization of carbon in haloalkanes compared to haloarenes?
A
In haloalkanes, carbon is sp3 hybridized while in haloarenes, it is sp2 hybridized.
B
Both haloalkanes and haloarenes have sp3 hybridized carbon atoms.
C
In haloarenes, carbon is sp3 hybridized and in haloalkanes, it is sp2 hybridized.
D
Carbon in both haloalkanes and haloarenes is sp hybridized.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In haloalkanes, the carbon atom attached to halogen is sp3 hybridized, whereas in haloarenes, the carbon atom attached to halogen is sp2 hybridized, as stated in the context.
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