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Q.

Electronegativity of carbon atoms depend upon their state of hybridization. In which  of the following compounds, the carbon marked with asterisk is most  electronegative?

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a

CH3C*H2CH3

b

CH3CH=CH2

c

CH3CCH

d

CH3CH3

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

[Step 1]:
Electronegativity of carbon atom depends on their state of hybridization. More S- character more the electronegativity.
[Step 2]:
SP325%S<SP233%S<SP50%S

[Step 3]:
Thus SP-carbon has highest electronegativity. i.e, option 3 is correct.
 

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