Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 192
Question: Hybridisation involves
Options:
A) Addition of an electron pair
B) Mixing up of atomic orbitals
C) Removal of an electron pair
D) Separation of orbitals
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Merging (mixing) of dissimilar orbitals of different energies to form new orbitals is known as hybridisation and the new orbital formed are known as hybrid oribitals. They have similar energy.
