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.



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