The linear combination of the following (2s, 2px, and 2p,) orbitals will form a hybrid sp orbital. What is the shape of this sp orbital ? (A or B or C or D or E) 2s 2p, C 2. E

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The linear combination of the following (2s, 2px, and 2p,) orbitals will form a hybrid sp orbital. What is the shape of this sp orbital ? (A or B or C
or D or E)
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C
E
Transcribed Image Text:The linear combination of the following (2s, 2px, and 2p,) orbitals will form a hybrid sp orbital. What is the shape of this sp orbital ? (A or B or C or D or E) 25 2P A C E
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