The Hybridization of the Carbon Atom Labeled X in the Molecule

question 88

Multiple Choice

The hybridization of the carbon atom labeled x in the molecule below is __________.

• A)sp
• B)sp²
• C)sp³
• D)sp³d
• E)sp³d²

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