A Triatomic Molecule Cannot Be Linear If the Hybridization of the Central

question 144

Multiple Choice

A triatomic molecule cannot be linear if the hybridization of the central atoms is ________.

• A)sp
• B)sp²
• C)sp³
• D)sp² or sp³
• E)sp²d or sp³d²

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