A Molecule with the Formula AB₃ and a Trigonal Planar

question 86

Multiple Choice

A molecule with the formula AB₃ and a trigonal planar molecular geometry uses ________ to form its σ bonds.

• A) sp hybrid orbitals
• B) sp² hybrid orbitals
• C) sp³ hybrid orbitals
• D) sp^3d hybrid orbitals
• E) sp^3d2 hybrid orbitals

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