Question

The pair of electron in the given carbanion, $CH_3C \equiv$ $C^{-}$, is present in which of the following orbitals ?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$sp$

Answer 2

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