Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
- A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Solution
A. Carbocation: the positive carbon is sp2 hybridised with a vacant unhybridised p-orbital III
B. Carbon free radical: the carbon has one unpaired electron; it is sp2 (planar, e.g. CH3) or close to sp3 (pyramidal) IV
C. Nucleophile (nucleus-seeking): a species that supplies (donates) an electron pair I
D. Electrophile (electron-seeking): a species that receives (accepts) an electron pair II
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer: (3)