A molecule with the formula AX₂ uses __________ to form its bonds. A)sp hybrid orbitals B)sp ² hybrid orbitals C)sp ³ hybrid orbitals D)sp ³ d hybrid orbitals E)sp ³ d ² hybrid orbitals

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The correct answer is A because AX2 molecules use sp hybrid orbitals to form their bonds. This is because the central atom A has two valence electrons, and each of the two X atoms has one valence electron. The sp hybrid orbitals are formed by the mixing of one s orbital and one p orbital on the central atom A. This results in two sp hybrid orbitals that are oriented in a linear fashion. The two X atoms then overlap with the sp hybrid orbitals on the central atom A to form two sigma bonds.

A Molecule with the Formula AX2 Uses __________ to Form

A Molecule with the Formula AX₂ Uses __________ to Form