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Which of the following is true regarding a carbocation intermediate?

A
It is sp3 hybridised and has a tetrahedral shape
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It is sp2 hybridised and has trigonal planar shape
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It is sp hybridised and has a linear shape.
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It has a half filled p-orbital
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Solution

The correct option is B It is sp2 hybridised and has trigonal planar shape
Characteristics of carbocation :
1. sp2 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


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