Problem: A molecule containing a central atom with sp hybridization has a(n) ________ electron geometry. a. linear b. octahedral c. bent d. trigonal pyramidal e. square planar

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Establish the relationship of hybridization and electron geometry and determine the hybridization of a molecule with sp hybridization

The possible electron geometries are:

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A molecule containing a central atom with sp hybridization has a(n) ________ electron geometry. 

a. linear 

b. octahedral 

c. bent 

d. trigonal pyramidal 

e. square planar

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