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Which carbon is more electronegative ?

A

a)`sp^(3)` -hybridized carbon

B

b) sp-hybridized carbon

C

c)`sp^(2)` -hybridized carbon

D

d) Always same irrespective of its hybrid state

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The correct Answer is:
B
Out of `sp ^(3), sp, sp ^(2)` hybridized carbon, sp hybridized carbon is more electronegative.
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