A Molecule with the Formula AB₄ and a Square Planar

question 45

Multiple Choice

A molecule with the formula AB₄ and a square planar molecular geometry uses _________ to form its σ bonds.

• A)sp hybrid orbitals
• B)sp² hybrid orbitals
• C)sp³ hybrid orbitals
• D)sp³d hybrid orbitals
• E)sp³d² hybrid orbitals

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