The Local Molecular Geometry and the Hybridization Around Each Carbon

question 140

Multiple Choice

The local molecular geometry and the hybridization around each carbon atom in benzene (C₆H₆ with a hexagonal ring structure) is ________

• A)square planar and sp.
• B)trigonal planar and sp.
• C)tetrahedral and sp³.
• D)trigonal planar and sp².
• E)T-shaped and sp².

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