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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

What does an sp hybrid orbital possess?
Options
A Only s orbital character
B Only p orbital character
C Equal amounts of s and p orbital character
Correct Answer
D More s than p character
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An sp hybrid orbital possesses equal amounts of s and p orbital character.

Hint

The notes provide this specific example.

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