Valence Bond Theory Predicts That Carbon Will Use _____ Hybrid

question 55

Multiple Choice

Valence bond theory predicts that carbon will use _____ hybrid orbitals in the carbonate anion, CO₃^2-.

• A) sp
• B) sp²
• C) sp³
• D) sp³d
• E) sp³d²

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