Assertion : Alkyl carbanions like ammonia have pyramidal shape. Reason : The carbon atom carrying negative charge has an octet of electrons.

Assertion : Alkyl carbanions like ammonia have pyramidal shape. Reaso

1.	Assertion : Alkyl carbanions like ammonia have pyramidal shape. Reason : The carbon atom carrying negative charge has an octet of electrons.
Answer» If both ASSERTION and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect. If both assertion and reason are incorrect. Solution :Corrrect explanation : Alkyl carbonions assume pyramidal STRUCTURE due to presence of LONE pair responsible for negative charge on the carbon ATOM.