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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The mixing of two or more atomic orbital of the same energy level to form a hybrid orbital is known as......
Options
A Atomic orbital theory
B Isomerism
C Chemical bonding
D Hybridization
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals suitable for bonding.

Hint

The term directly describes the mixing process.

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