Question

The pair of electron in the given carbanion, $C{H}_{3}C\equiv$ $C^{-}$, is present in which of the following orbitals ?

• A. $s{p}^3$
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $sp$
• D. $2p$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

- ve charge of carbon present in sp - hybridised orbitals because both carbon has sp hybridisation in propyne.