Question

Hybridisation of alkyl carbanion is

• A. sp
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $s{p}^3$
• D. $s{p}^{3}d$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$s{p}^3$

Hybridisation and the geometry: Alkyl carbanion has three bond pairs and lone pair. Thus hybridization is $s{p}^3$ and geometry is pyramidal.

Note: Geometry of allyl and benzyl carbanion is almost planar and hybridization is $s{p}^2$.