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The pair of electron in the given carbanion, CH3C≡C−, is present in which of the following orbitals?

1. 2p
2. sp3
3. sp2
4. sp

Correct answer: sp

Solution

The carbanion CH3C≡C− has a negative charge on the carbon atom adjacent to the triple bond. This carbon is sp hybridized because it is part of a triple bond, and the lone pair resides in the sp orbital.

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