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Count sigma bonds on carbon
- 2 sigma bonds (one with each O)
- Lone pairs on C = 0
- Steric number = 2 + 0 = 2
Determine hybridization
- Steric number 2 sp hybridization
Answer:
The hybridization of carbon in CO2 is sp
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sp is the hybridization of C in CO ².
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