What Is the Hybridization State and Molecular Geometry Around Carbon

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Multiple Choice

What is the hybridization state and molecular geometry around carbon atom in COCl₂?

• A) sp², tetrahedral
• B) sp², trigonal planar
• C) sp³, tetrahedral
• D) sp³, trigonal pyramidal
• E) sp², trigonal pyramidal

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