For Which One of the Following Molecules Is the Indicated

question 32

Multiple Choice

For which one of the following molecules is the indicated type of hybridization not appropriate for the central atom?

• A)BeCl ₂ sp ²
• B)SiH ₄ sp ³
• C)BF ₃ sp ²
• D)C ₂H ₂ sp
• E)H ₂O sp ³

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