Valence Bond Theory Predicts That Carbon Will Use __________ Hybrid

question 2

Multiple Choice

Valence bond theory predicts that carbon will use __________ hybrid orbitals in the carbonate anion, CO₃⁻.

• A)sp
• B)sp ²
• C)sp ³
• D)sp ³ d
• E)sp ³ d ²

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