Choose the selection which correctly identifies the sets of hybrid orbitals used by central atoms to form bonds in both of the molecules and/or ions whose formulas are given below: BH3 and O3 O a) The central atom of BH3 uses sp hybridization and the central atom of O3 uses sp hybridization. O b) The central atom of BH3 uses sp? hybridization and the central atom of O3 uses sp? hybridization. O c) The central atom of BH3 uses sp?d hybridization and the central atom of O3 uses sp2 hybridization. O d) The central atom of BH3 uses sp? hybridization and the central atom of 03 uses sp hybridization. O e) The central atom of BH3 uses sp? hybridization and the central atom of Og uses sp3 hybridization.

Choose the selection which correctly identifies the sets of hybrid orbitals used by central atoms to form bonds in both of the molecules and/or ions whose formulas are given below: BH3 and O3 O a) The central atom of BH3 uses sp hybridization and the central atom of O3 uses sp hybridization. O b) The central atom of BH3 uses sp? hybridization and the central atom of O3 uses sp? hybridization. O c) The central atom of BH3 uses sp?d hybridization and the central atom of O3 uses sp2 hybridization. O d) The central atom of BH3 uses sp? hybridization and the central atom of 03 uses sp hybridization. O e) The central atom of BH3 uses sp? hybridization and the central atom of Og uses sp3 hybridization.

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Chapter10: Fuels, Organic Chemicals, And Polymers

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