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What is the effect of greater s-character in carbon on...
What is the effect of greater s-character in carbon on electronegativity?
Options
- AIt decreases electronegativity
- BIt increases electronegativity
- CIt has no effect on electronegativity
- DIt makes carbon non-reactive
Correct answer
B. It increases electronegativity
Step-by-step solution
sp2 hybridized carbon with greater s-character is more electronegative.