For Which of the Following Molecules Does the Carbon Atom

question 26

Multiple Choice

For which of the following molecules does the carbon atom have sp³ hybridization?

• A) Cl₂CO
• B) CO
• C) CS₂
• D) CH₂Cl₂
• E) HCN

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