Choose the correct option regarding carbocation intermediate :

It is

s p^{2}

hybridised

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It has trigonal planar shape

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It has a vacant p-orbital

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All the above
Characteristics of carbocation :
1. $s p^{2}$ hybridized and has a trigonal planar shape
2. Formed by heterolytic cleavage
3. Electron deficient as it has only six electrons in its outermost shell
4. Has a vacant p-orbital

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