A molecule containing a central atom with sp hybridization has a ________ electron geometry.
A) linear
B) trigonal bipyramidal
C) trigonal planar
D) tetrahedral
E) bent

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When a central atom has sp hybridization, it means that it has combined one s orbital and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals. These hybrid orbitals will be oriented in a linear arrangement, with a bond angle of 180 degrees. So the electron geometry, which describes the arrangement of all electron pairs (bonding and non-bonding) around a central atom, will also be linear. Therefore, the best choice is A) linear.

A Molecule Containing a Central Atom with Sp Hybridization Has