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Which of the following is/are true for a triplet carbene?

A
Only one unshared electron is present in each orbital.
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There is only one unpaired electron.
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C
Hybridisation of C is sp3
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All of the above.
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Solution

The correct option is A Only one unshared electron is present in each orbital.
Triplet Carbene:
Hybridisation of C is either sp2 for bent or sp for linear carbene.
It has 2 unpaired electrons.


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