Which of the following statements concerning the carbon dioxide molecule is correct? A)The molecule contains two lone pairs of valence electrons. B)The molecule contains two σ bonds. C)The molecule contains four π bonds. D)The carbon is described by sp² hybridization. E)Each oxygen is described by sp³ hybridization.

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The carbon dioxide molecule contains two σ bonds, one between each oxygen atom and the carbon atom. There are no lone pairs of valence electrons or π bonds present in the molecule. The hybridization of the carbon atom is sp, while each oxygen atom is described by sp2 hybridization.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Carbon Dioxide Molecule