Question

Which of the following is true regarding a carbocation intermediate?

• A. It is $s{p}^3$ hybridised and has a tetrahedral shape
• B. It is $s{p}^2$ hybridised and has trigonal planar shape
• C. It is $sp$ hybridised and has a linear shape.
• D. It has a half filled p-orbital

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is $s{p}^2$ hybridised and has trigonal planar shape

Characteristics of carbocation :
1. $s{p}^2$ hybridized and has a trigonal planar shape
2. Formed by heterolytic cleavage
3. Electron deficient as it has only six electrons in its outermost shell
4. Has a vacant p-orbital