Which molecule has a central atom that uses the set of hybrid orbitals shown below to form bonds with the non-central atoms? A)H₂O B)CO₂ C)NO₂^- D)ICl₂^-

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The set of hybrid orbitals shown in the image is sp2sp2sp2s. This hybridization is characteristic of a central atom with three regions of electron density. The only molecule among the choices that fits this criterion is option C, which has a central atom of sulfur bonded to nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur atoms, giving a total of four regions of electron density.

Which Molecule Has a Central Atom That Uses the Set