What Are the Hybridization State, Molecular Geometry and Approximate Bond

question 164

Multiple Choice

What are the hybridization state, molecular geometry and approximate bond angle for the methyl anion, CH₃^-?

• A) sp², tetrahedral, 109⁰
• B) sp², trigonal planar, 120⁰
• C) sp³, tetrahedral, 109.5⁰
• D) sp³, trigonal pyramidal, <109.5⁰
• E) sp², trigonal pyramidal, 180⁰

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