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Which mechanism dictates electron spatial probability around carbonyl carbons?

A)Hybrid orbital theory
B)Resonance stabilization energy
C)Steric hindrance repulsion
D)Inductive effect magnitude

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Hybrid orbital theory defines covalent bond geometry; the sp2 hybridization of carbonyl carbon's orbitals dictates electron distribution because carbon p-orbitals mix to minimise repulsion, therefore resulting in a trigonal planar arrangement rather than a tetrahedral geometry.

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