According to Valence Bond Theory, Which of the Following Molecules

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to valence bond theory, which of the following molecules involves sp² hybridization of orbitals on the central atom?

• A) C₂H₂ C is the central atom
• B) C₂H₄, C is the central atom
• C) C₂H₆, C is the central atom
• D) CO₂, C is the central atom
• E) H₂O, O is the central atom

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