For Which One of the Following Molecules Is the Indicated

question 98

Multiple Choice

For which one of the following molecules is the indicated type of hybridization not appropriate for the central atom?

• A) BeCl₂; sp²
• B) SiH₄; sp³
• C) BF₃; sp²
• D) C₂H₂; sp
• E) H₂O; sp³

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