According to Valence Bond Theory, Which of the Following Molecules

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to valence bond theory, which of the following molecules involves sp² hybridization of orbitals on the central atom? (central atom is bold)

• A)C ₂H ₂
• B)C ₂H ₄
• C)C ₂H ₆
• D)CO ₂
• E)H ₂ O

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