Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom in hydrogen cyanide, HCN.

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Problem

Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom in hydrogen cyanide, HCN. (a)

\text{sp}^2

(b)

\text{sp}^3

(c)

\text{sp}

(d)

\text{sp}^3d