Identify the Hybrid Orbitals Used by the Underlined Atom in Acetone

question 111

Multiple Choice

Identify the hybrid orbitals used by the underlined atom in acetone, CH₃COCH₃.

• A) sp³d
• B) sp²
• C) None; pure p_z-orbitals are used in bonding.
• D) sp³
• E) sp

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