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Identify the possible molecule shapes that could result from each of the hybrid orbitals given. Check all that apply.
sp2-orbitals
bent
tetrahedral
trigonal planar
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Correct answers: bent and trigonal planar.
Reason: sp2 hybridization produces three equivalent orbitals arranged 120° in a plane (electron-domain geometry = trigonal planar). If all three are bonding, the molecular shape is trigonal planar (e.g., BF3). If one of the three is a lone pair and two are bonds, the observed molecular shape is bent (e.g., SO2). Tetrahedral requires sp3 hybridization, so it does not apply.
Reason: sp2 hybridization produces three equivalent orbitals arranged 120° in a plane (electron-domain geometry = trigonal planar). If all three are bonding, the molecular shape is trigonal planar (e.g., BF3). If one of the three is a lone pair and two are bonds, the observed molecular shape is bent (e.g., SO2). Tetrahedral requires sp3 hybridization, so it does not apply.
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