If the wave functions describing the 2s and two of the 2p orbitals are combined,the identical orbitals derived form bond angles of ________.

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The 2p orbitals are oriented at bond angles of 90° and 180° with respect to each other. Combining the wave functions of two 2p orbitals oriented at 90° would result in a hybrid orbital with a bond angle of 120°, which is characteristic of sp2 hybridization. Therefore, the best choice is B for bond angle of 120°.

If the Wave Functions Describing the 2s and Two of the 2p