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Question

On hybridisation of one s and three p-orbitals, we get

A

Four orbitals with tetrahedral orientation

B

Three orbitals with trigonal orientation

C

Two orbitals with linear orientation

D

Two orbitals with perpendicular orientation.

Answer

Four orbitals with tetrahedral orientation

Explanation

Solution

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Four $sp^{3}$ hybrid orbitals are formed when one s and three p – orbitals hybridise.