The hybridization of orbitals on the central atom in a molecule is sp.The electron-domain geometry around this central atom is ________.
A)octahedral
B)linear
C)trigonal planar
D)trigonal bipyramidal
E)tetrahedral

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The sp hybridization involves the mixing of one s orbital and one p orbital, resulting in two sp hybrid orbitals. This leads to a linear geometry around the central atom, as there are two regions of electron density arranged in a straight line.

The Hybridization of Orbitals on the Central Atom in a Molecule