Question

Statement 1: Carbanion like ammonia have pyramidal shape
Statement 2: The carbon atom carrying negative charge has an octet of electrons

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Carbon in carbanion is $s{p}^3$-hybridised with one orbital occupied by a lone pair