Which of the Following Best Represents an Sp² Hybridized Atomic $\sigma$

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents an sp² hybridized atomic orbital of carbon which overlaps with the 1s atomic orbital of hydrogen to form a C-H $\sigma$ bonding molecular orbital in ethene, H₂C=CH₂

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3

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