The local molecular geometry around carbon atom 2 (second from the left) and its hybridization are ________ A) trigonal bipyramid and sp. B) trigonal planar and sp³. C) trigonal planar and sp². D) tetrahedral and sp³. E) linear and sp.

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The carbon atom in question is likely involved in a double bond, which typically results in a trigonal planar geometry and sp² hybridization.

The Local Molecular Geometry Around Carbon Atom 2 (Second from the Left)