Question #3c8ff

1 Answer
Apr 27, 2017

The unhybridized p-orbital would contain 'zero' electrons.

Explanation:

C[He]2s2p2xp0yp0z => ( C:[He]2sp2sp2sp22(0pz))+ + e

The carbocation will combine with 3H(1s)
=> CH+3[He]2((3σ)(1p0z))+

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