Question

In which step of the following reaction, ${sp}^3$ carbon changes to ${sp}^2$ carbon?

• A. Step 1
• B. Step 2
• C. Both $A$ and $B$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Step 1

Solution:- (A) step $1$

Step $1$ involves the conversion of $s{p}^2$ carbon to $s{p}^3$ carbon while step $2$ involvs the conversion of $s{p}^3$ carbon to $s{p}^2$ carbon.