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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Which of the following hybrid orbital types possess planar or linear geometries? (Select all that apply)
Options
A sp hybrid orbitals (180°)
Correct Answer
B sp2 hybrid orbitals (120°)
C sp3 hybrid orbitals (109.5°)
D sp3d2 hybrid orbitals (90°)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

sp hybridization produces a linear geometry (180°) and sp2 produces a trigonal planar geometry (120°).

Hint

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