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Atoms that are sp^2 hybridized can form pi bond(s). b. 2

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True

Step-by-step explanation:

Pi bonds are formed using p orbitals. Atoms that have p orbitals have 3 of them. In an sp² hybridized atom, only 2 of the 3 p orbitals are being used in the sp² orbitals, leaving one p orbital free for pi bonding. Therefore, only one pi bond can be formed to an sp² hybridized atom.

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