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The correct order regarding the electronegativity of hybrid orbitals of carbon is?


A

sp<sp2<sp3

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sp<sp2> sp3

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sp>sp2>sp3

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sp>sp2<sp3

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Solution

The correct option is C

sp>sp2>sp3


With the increase in % of s-character in hybrid orbitals the electronegativity of the hybrid orbitals increases.

sp - 50% s character,

sp2 - 33.3 % s character

sp3 - 25% s character.


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