Manipal MET2010ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which of the following is not true for carbanions?
Options
- AThe carbon carrying the charge has eight valence electrons
- BThey are formed by heterolytic fission
- CThey are paramagnetic
- DThe carbon carrying the charge is s p^3 hybridised
Correct answer
C. They are paramagnetic
Step-by-step solution
Carbanions contain even number of valence electrons and thus, show diamagnetic behaviour