JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pt190
The electronegativity of a carbon atom depends on its hybridisation. The correct order is
Asp3>sp2>sp
Bsp>sp2>sp3
Csp2>sp>sp3
Dsp3>sp>sp2
Answer: B
An s orbital is held closer to the nucleus than a p orbital. A hybrid orbital with greater s character (50% in sp, 33% in sp2, 25% in sp3) holds electrons more tightly, so the carbon is more electronegative in the order sp>sp2>sp3.