Question:
Electronegativity of carbon atoms depends upon their state of hybridisation.
In which of the following compounds, the carbon marked with an asterisk is
most electronegative?
(i) CH3 – CH2 – *CH2 –CH3
(ii) CH3 – *CH = CH – CH3
(iii) CH3 – CH2 – C ≡ *CH
(iv) CH3 – CH2 – CH = *CH2
Solution:
Option (iii) CH3 – CH2 – C ≡ *CH is the answer.
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