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This question considers the bonding in the molecule F-CP as modelled by valence bond theory - your answers should reflect this.

The hybridisation for the central C atom in this molecule is

and the electron domain geometry of the central C atom is

The left-most diagram shows the atomic valence orbitals for carbon and their ground state configuration. 

In the middle diagram, Orbital diagram 1: A shows

orbitals while B show a
orbital. 

In the right-most diagram, Orbital diagram 2: C shows 

orbitals while D shows
orbitals.

The most appropriate orbital diagram for C in F-CP is

The single bond between the F and C will involve electrons from the C atom in

The triple bond between the C and P will involve electrons from the C atom in
.

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