For Which of the Following Molecules and Ions Does the Central

question 2

Multiple Choice

For which of the following molecules and ions does the central atom have sp² hybridization? (The central atom is listed first in each formula below.)

• A) SO₄^2-
• B) CO₂
• C) NOBr
• D) SBr₂
• E) N₂O

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