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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In sp hybridization, how many hybrid orbitals are formed and what is their geometry?
Options
A 2 hybrid orbitals, linear
Correct Answer
B 3 hybrid orbitals, trigonal planar
C 4 hybrid orbitals, tetrahedral
D 2 hybrid orbitals, bent
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

sp hybridization mixes one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals arranged linearly (180°). The remaining two p orbitals are unhybridized.

Hint

Two orbitals, linear.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 695 of 1999
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