Q. Which of the following is not true for carbanions?
A) The carbon carrying the charge has eight valence electrons
B) They are formed by heterolytic fission
C) They are paramagnetic
D) The carbon carrying the charge is $sp^{3}$ hydridised
Explanation
(c)
Carbanions contain even number of valence electrons and thus, show diamagnetic behaviour.
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