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Explain, how is the electronegativity of carbon atoms related to their state of hybridisation in an organic compound ? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Since s-electrons are more STRONGLY attached by the nucleus than p-electrons, THEREFORE, electronegativity INCREASES as the s-character of the hybridized orbital increases, i.e., in the order : `sp^(3) lt sp^(2) lt sp`. | |