The hybridization and structure of the intermediate formed by the homolytic fission of C - C bond in ethane is

SP², Triangular planar

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SP, linear

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SP² , Pyramidal

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SP³, tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is A
SP², Triangular planar

When ethane undergoes homolytic fission gives $C H_{3}$ (methyl free radial) it undergoes $S P^{2}$ Hybridization and has planar shape.

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