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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

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How does the number of hybrid orbitals relate to the number of reshuffled pure atomic orbitals?
Options
A The number of hybrid orbitals is half the number of reshuffled pure atomic orbitals
B The number of hybrid orbitals is twice the number of reshuffled pure atomic orbitals
C The number of hybrid orbitals is equal to the number of reshuffled pure atomic orbitals
Correct Answer
D There is no relationship
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The number of hybrid orbitals is equal to the number of reshuffled pure atomic orbitals.

Hint

The notes state this direct relationship.

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