Hybrid orbitals are formed by combining the valence orbitals on an atom, A molecule has sp³ d hybridization with 3 lone pairs. The electron pair geometry of this molecule is: The geometry of this molecule is: This molecule will have an approximate bond angle of (Choose all that apply.): 90° 109.5° 120° 180° Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 8 more group attempts remaining

Hybrid orbitals are formed by combining the valence orbitals on an atom, A molecule has sp³ d hybridization with 3 lone pairs. The electron pair geometry of this molecule is: The geometry of this molecule is: This molecule will have an approximate bond angle of (Choose all that apply.): 90° 109.5° 120° 180° Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 8 more group attempts remaining

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter7: Molecular Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15QRT

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