MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryGOCIntroduction to Carbon and Its Compounds

Which of the following statements is true about hybridization?

A.Hybrid orbitals frequently undergo linear overlaps✓ Correct

B.Hybrid orbitals frequently undergo lateral overlaps

C.Hybrid orbitals are molecular orbitals.

D.A hybrid orbital bigger in size makes shorter bond.

Explanation

Hybrid orbitals always form sigma bond because their energy level and geometry favor the maximum overlap of combining orbitals which is possible only in head-on overlap with other orbitals. This results in sigma bond only. Hence the first statement is true.

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