In the structure below, the sigma bond of the carbonyl is formed from the overlap of a(n) ______ atomic orbital of carbon and a(n) ______ atomic orbital of oxygen. O A. p, p O B. sp, sp2 O C. sp3, sp2 O D. sp2, p
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