Question

In haloarene, halogen is attached with

• A. $s{p}^3$ hybridised carbon
• B. $s{p}^2$ hybridised carbon
• C. $sp$ hybridised carbon
• D. (a) and (b) above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B $s{p}^2$ hybridised carbon

In haloarene, at least one H-atom is replaced by a halogen atom in an aromatic hydrocarbon. ​Generally, halogen is attached to a ​$s{p}^2$-carbon atom​.