Electronegativity of carbon atoms depends

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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