Question

To which hybridised carbon atom, halogen is attached in haloarenes?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In haloalkanes, C-atom with which halogen is attached is $s{p}^3$-hybridised but in haloarene is $s{p}^2$-hybridised.