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Question 7 • Chemistry

If all of the bonding electrons in a molecule are bonded in two hybrid sp orbitals, which shape does the molecule most likely have?

Answer
A
tetrahedral
B
linear
C
trigonal pyramidal
D
trigonal planar

Explanation

An sp-hybridized atom has two hybrid orbitals oriented 180° apart. If the bonding electrons are in those two sp orbitals, the bonds point in opposite directions, giving the molecule a linear shape. The correct choice is linear.

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