Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Carbon Dioxide Molecule

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the carbon dioxide molecule is correct?

• A)The molecule contains two lone pairs of valence electrons.
• B)The molecule contains two σ bonds.
• C)The molecule contains four π bonds.
• D)The carbon is described by sp² hybridization.
• E)Each oxygen is described by sp³ hybridization.

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