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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals of the __________ energy level to form new hybrid orbitals.
Options
A same
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B different
C higher
D lower
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hybrid orbitals are formed by mixing atomic orbitals (like s and p) that are on the same atom and have similar energies.

Hint

Orbitals from the same principal energy level.

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