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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Common hybridizations include SP, SP2, __________, SP3d, and SP3d2.
Options
A SP3
Correct Answer
B SP4
C SP2d
D SPd
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

SP3 is a very common hybridization (e.g., in methane, ammonia).

Hint

The hybridization with three p orbitals mixed with one s orbital.

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