Consider the Formation of an Sp² Hybrid Orbital

question 10

Multiple Choice

Consider the formation of an sp² hybrid orbital. Which of the following is true?

• A) Four equivalent hybrid orbitals are produced.
• B) One s and one p atomic orbital are involved.
• C) One p atomic orbital remains unhybridized.
• D) The hybrid orbitals produced can form p bonds.
• E) none of these

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