An sp³ hybridized central carbon atom with no lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding A)1 $\pi$ and 2 $\sigma$bonds B)1 $\pi$ and 3 $\sigma$ bonds C)2 $\pi$ and 2 $\sigma$ bonds D)3 $\pi$ and 2 $\sigma$ bonds E)0 $\pi$ and 4 $\sigma$ bonds

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An sp³ hybridized carbon atom forms 4 $\sigma$ bonds and no $\pi$ bonds, as it uses all four hybrid orbitals for single bonds.

An Sp3 Hybridized Central Carbon Atom with No Lone Pairs π\piπ

An Sp³ Hybridized Central Carbon Atom with No Lone Pairs $\pi$