Describe the hybridization of the carbon atom in carbon dioxide, and make a rough sketch of the molecule showing its hybrid orbitals and $\pi$ bonds.
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This means that the carbon atom's 2s orbital and two of its 2p orbitals combine to form three sp2 hybrid orbitals. ** Show more…
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