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(a)
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The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridization means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merging of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
(b)
Interpretation:
The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridisation means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merger of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
(c)
Interpretation:
The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridisation means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merger of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
(d)
Interpretation:
The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridisation means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merger of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
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General Chemistry: Atoms First
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