2) Based on valence bond theory, which statement best describes the electron geometry and hybridization of the central atom(s) in acetylene HCCH? A) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is linear with a sp hybridization. B) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is trigonal planar with a sp2 hybridization. C) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization.

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2) Based on valence bond theory, which statement best describes the electron geometry and hybridization of the
central atom(s) in acetylene HCCH?
A) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is linear with a sp hybridization.
B) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is trigonal planar with a sp2 hybridization.
C) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization.
Transcribed Image Text:2) Based on valence bond theory, which statement best describes the electron geometry and hybridization of the central atom(s) in acetylene HCCH? A) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is linear with a sp hybridization. B) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is trigonal planar with a sp2 hybridization. C) The electron geometry of the 2 carbons in acetylene is tetrahedral with a sp3 hybridization.
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