Question

Which one of the following is not correct in respect of hybridization of orbitals?

• A. The orbitals present in the valence shell only are hybridized
• B. The orbitals undergoing hybridization have almost equal energy
• C. Promotion of electron is not essential condition for hybridization
• D. It is not always that only partially filled orbitals participate in hybridization; in some cases even filled orbitals in valence shell take part
• E. Pure atomic orbitals are more effective in forming stable bonds than hybrid orbitals

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Pure atomic orbitals are not more effective in forming stable bonds than hybrid orbitals.