Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Carbon Dioxide Molecule

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the carbon dioxide molecule is correct?

• A) The molecule contains two lone pairs of valence electrons.
• B) The molecule contains two σ bonds.
• C) The molecule contains four π bonds.
• D) The carbon is described by sp2 hybridization.
• E) Each oxygen is described by sp3 hybridization.

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