(A) sp^3 and sp^3 , respectively.
(B) sp^3 and sp, respectively.
(C) sp and sp^3 , respectively.
(D) sp and sp, respectively.
5 . Which of the following hybridizations does the Be atom in BeH 2 assume?
(A) sp
(B) sp^2
(C) sp^3
(D) sp^3 d
6 . Two atomic orbitals may combine to form:
I. a bonding molecular orbital.
II. an antibonding molecular orbital.
III. hybridized orbitals.
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) I and II only
(D) I, II, and III
7 . Molecular orbitals can contain a maximum of:
(A) one electron.
(B) two electrons.
(C) four electrons.
2 n^2 electrons, where n is the principal quantum number of the combining
atomic orbitals.
(D)
8 . π bonds are formed by which of the following orbitals?