Which of the following statements about hybridization is true?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements about hybridization is true?
  1. Hybrid orbitals are always degenerate.
  2. Hybridization involves mixing of atomic orbitals.
  3. Hybridization does not affect molecular geometry.
  4. Hybrid orbitals are used only in covalent bonding.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements about hybridization is true?
  • Step 1: Understand that atoms have regions called orbitals where electrons are found.
  • Step 2: Know that hybridization is a process where different types of atomic orbitals mix together.
  • Step 3: Realize that when these orbitals mix, they create new orbitals called hybrid orbitals.
  • Step 4: Remember that these hybrid orbitals are used to form covalent bonds between atoms.
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