Answer to Question #106683 in Chemistry for C

Question

Of the following, only ________ has sp2 hybridization of the central atom.
SF6
SO3
CO2
NF3
SiH2Br2

Answer 1

Solution:

SF₆ has sp³d² hybridization of the central atom.

SO₃ has sp² hybridization of the central atom.

CO₂ has sp hybridization of the central atom.

NF₃ has sp³ hybridization of the central atom.

SiH₂Br₂ has sp₃ hybridization of the central atom.

Answer: Of the following, only SO₃ has sp² hybridization of the central atom.