Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles And Techniques Ques 49

49. What is the hybridisation state of benzyl carbonium ion ?

[NEET Kar. 2013]

(a) $s p^{3}$

(b) $s p^{2}$

(c) $s p d^{2}$

(d) $s p^{2} d$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 49.(b)

Solution:

  1. (b) In the carbonium ion the carbon atom carrying the positive charge is $s p^{2}$ hybridized.