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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

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What are the three types of hybridization and their geometries?
Options
A sp (tetrahedral), sp² (trigonal planar), sp³ (linear)
B sp (linear), sp² (trigonal planar), sp³ (tetrahedral)
Correct Answer
C sp (bent), sp² (linear), sp³ (trigonal planar)
D sp (trigonal planar), sp² (tetrahedral), sp³ (linear)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The three types of hybridization are sp (linear), sp² (trigonal planar), and sp³ (tetrahedral).

Hint

The notes list these hybridization types with their geometries.

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