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Identify the compound given below, which has the bonds formed by the overlapping of sp and p orbitals

Correct answer: A. BeCl2

  • A. BeCl2
  • B. BF3
  • C. H2O
  • D. NH3

Explanation

Hybridization is the process in which atomic orbitals of the same atoms with slightly different energies intermix to form hybrid orbitals. The hybrid orbitals are nearly equivalent in size, shape and energy-three types of hybridization: sp3, sp2, sp.

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