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Which of the following represents the correct hybridization and bond angle for the central carbon in ethene (C2H4)?

Asp3, 109.5
Bsp2, 120
Csp, 180
Dsp2, 109.5

✓ Correct Answer: Bsp2, 120

Ethene contains a double bond; the carbon atoms use sp2 hybridization to form three sigma bonds in a trigonal planar arrangement (120 degrees).

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