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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 18 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

When one s- and three p-orbitals mix, the resulting hybrid orbitals have a geometry.

Answer
A
trigonal-planar
B
tetrahedral
C
linear

Explanation

One s-orbital mixing with three p-orbitals forms four equivalent sp³ hybrid orbitals. They arrange themselves as far apart as possible in three dimensions, giving a tetrahedral geometry. Thus, the correct choice is tetrahedral.

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