Which of the Underlined Atoms (C₁, C₂, N, and O)

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the underlined atoms (C₁, C₂, N, and O) are sp² hybridized?

• A) N and O
• B) C1 and N
• C) C1 and O
• D) C2 and N
• E) C1 and C2

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