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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pt190

The electronegativity of a carbon atom depends on its hybridisation. The correct order is

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B

An orbital is held closer to the nucleus than a orbital. A hybrid orbital with greater character (50% in , 33% in , 25% in ) holds electrons more tightly, so the carbon is more electronegative in the order .
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