Valence Bond Theory Predicts That Carbon Will Use ________ Hybrid

question 43

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) sp^3d
• E) sp^3d2

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