Which of the following intermediates have the complete octet around the carbon atom ?
A
Carbonium ion
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B
Carbanion
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C
Free radical
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D
Carbene
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Solution
The correct option is B Carbanion In a carbanion carbon is bonded to three atoms or groups (trivalent) and has eight electrons(octet). It is an electron rich species. It is sp3 hybridized where one of the hybrid orbital has lone pair of electrons. It has pyramidal geometry.