Which of the following statements are true for hybrid orbitals? Select all that apply. Group of answer choices

a) sp hybrid orbitals have 50% s character and 50% p character

b) sp2 hybrid orbitals are the result of mixing three atomic orbitals

c) sp3 hybrid orbitals are oriented 90 degrees away from each other none of the above

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Chelsea Valentine

Chemistry

18 March, 22:27

Which of the following statements are true for hybrid orbitals? Select all that apply. Group of answer choices

a) sp hybrid orbitals have 50% s character and 50% p character

b) sp2 hybrid orbitals are the result of mixing three atomic orbitals

c) sp3 hybrid orbitals are oriented 90 degrees away from each other none of the above

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Frankie Whitehead · Answer 1

A and B

Explanation:

A is correct.

Sp hybridization involves the mixing of one s orbital and one p orbital. There is an equivalent sharing of character and hence the hybrid orbital exhibit 50% s character and 50% p character.

B is correct

B is correct because Sp2 hybridization is formed as a result of the mixing of one s orbital and 2 p orbitals.

C is incorrect.

Sp3 hybridization are oriented 109.5 degrees away from each other