What is the molecular shape of each carbon in ethylene (C₂H₄)? A) They are both linear. B) They are both trigonal planar. C) They are both bent. D) One is bent and the other is trigonal planar. E) One is bent and the other is tetrahedral.

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Each carbon in ethylene (C2H4) is sp2 hybridized, resulting in a trigonal planar shape around each carbon atom.

What Is the Molecular Shape of Each Carbon in Ethylene