The Hybridization of Orbitals on the Central Atom in a Molecule

question 18

Multiple Choice

The hybridization of orbitals on the central atom in a molecule is sp.The electron-domain geometry around this central atom is ________.

• A)octahedral
• B)linear
• C)trigonal planar
• D)trigonal bipyramidal
• E)tetrahedral

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