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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Who first proposed the concept of hybridization and in what year?
Options
A Erwin Schrödinger in 1926
B Linus Pauling in 1931
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C Niels Bohr in 1913
D Werner Heisenberg in 1927
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The concept of hybridization was first proposed by Linus Pauling in 1931.

Hint

The notes credit this scientist with proposing hybridization in 1931.

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