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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question
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What is the bond angle associated with sp² hybrid orbitals?
Options
A 90°
B 109.5°
C 120°
Correct Answer
D 180°
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

sp² hybrid orbitals have a bond angle of 120°. This geometry is trigonal planar, resulting from the mixing of one s orbital and two p orbitals. Examples include ethene (C₂H₄) and boron trichloride (BCl₃).

Hint

Trigonal planar geometry has three bonds equally spaced in a plane.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1583 of 1872
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