Ethanol Has the Formula CH₃CH₂OH

question 91

Multiple Choice

Ethanol has the formula CH₃CH₂OH. The oxygen atom has a ________ local molecular geometry and ________ hybridization.

• A) trigonal planar; sp
• B) tetrahedral; sp³
• C) tetrahedral; sp²
• D) seesaw; sp²
• E) bent; sp³

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