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What is the usual hybridisation of the positive carbon in a simple carbenium ion?
Asp3
Bsp2
Csp3d
Dsp
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. sp2
A three-coordinate cationic carbon adopts a trigonal planar sp2 arrangement unless the framework forces it to be pyramidal.
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