Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 207
Question: In which of the following species the central C-atom is negatively charged [NCERT 1985]
Options:
A) Carbanion
B) Carbonium ion
C) Carbocation
D) Free radical
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
| Species | Valence | Magnetic electrons behaviour |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Free radical | 7 | Paramagnetic |
| 2.Carbonium ion | 6 | Diamagnetic |
| 3.Carbanion | 8 | Diamagnetic |
| 4.Carbene | 6 | Diamagnetic |
| 5.Nitrene | 6 | Diamagnetic |
