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 is sp3. The molecule with a central atom that uses sp3 hybrid orbitals is H₂O, which has a sulfur atom as the central atom surrounded by four regions of electron density (one sulfur, one oxygen, and two hydrogen atoms).

Which Molecule Has a Central Atom That Uses the Set