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    Formaldehyde Has the Formula CH<sub>2</sub>O
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Formaldehyde Has the Formula CH2O

Question 36

Question 36

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Formaldehyde has the formula CH2O. The carbon atom has a ________ local molecular geometry and ________ hybridization.


A) trigonal planar; sp3
B) tetrahedral; sp3
C) tetrahedral; sp2
D) trigonal planar; sp2
E) bent; sp2

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