What is the hybridization of carbon atoms labeled i - iii in the following structure?

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The carbon labeled i is connected to two fluorine atoms and two electron pairs, which requires hybridization to form four sp3 hybrid orbitals. The carbon labeled ii is connected to two oxygen atoms and two electron pairs, which requires hybridization to form four sp3 hybrid orbitals. The carbon labeled iii is connected to three fluorine atoms and one electron pair, which requires hybridization to form four sp3 hybrid orbitals. Therefore, the hybridization of the carbon atoms is i = sp²; ii = sp; iii = sp², which is choice C.

What Is the Hybridization of Carbon Atoms Labeled I -