JEE Main Chemistry question

Which one of the following is a correct statement with respect to molecule, hybridisation and shape?

(A) ion, the C atom undergoes hybridisation; it has a triangular planar structureCorrect
(B) has a trigonal planar structure
(C) has a trigonal planar structure
(D) has a trigonal planar structure

Answer: (A)

Solution

In , carbon has 3 bond regions and no lone pair, giving hybridisation and a trigonal (triangular) planar shape.

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