JEE Main Chemistry question

Statement 1: A carbanion, like ammonia, has a pyramidal shape. Statement 2: The carbon atom carrying the negative charge has an octet of electrons.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (A)

Solution

A carbanion carbon has 4 electron domains (3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair), giving it an octet and, by the same VSEPR

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