Question

Select correct statement about carbonium ion.

$\stackrel{\oplus }{C}{H}_5$

• A. This cation, shares eight electrons among five bonds.
• B. There is no empty orbital.
• C. It is not electron deficient.
• D. All the above are correct statements.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above are correct statements.

The bonding electron pairs in the $H_2$ molecule is shared between the 2 hydrogen and 1 carbon atom. (3 center-2-electrons Bond).

There are no empty orbitals.

It is not electron deficient.