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Chemistry Forums for Students => Undergraduate General Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: Michael M. on August 02, 2014, 02:26:13 PM

Title: Hybrid Orbitals
Post by: Michael M. on August 02, 2014, 02:26:13 PM

Which of the following statements concerning hybrid orbitals is/are CORRECT?

1. The number of hybrid orbitals equals the number of atomic orbitals that are used to
    create the hybrids.

2. When atomic orbitals are hybridized, the s orbital and at least one p orbital are
    always hybridized.

3. To create tetrahedral structures, the s orbital and all three p orbitals must be
    hybridized..

the only answer I can say for sure is b.  Every example I have gone over requires at least one p orbital.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 3
e. 1, 2, and 3

Title: Re: Hybrid Orbitals
Post by: Borek on August 02, 2014, 02:57:26 PM

You already know you have to show your attempts at solving the question to receive help. This is a forum policy.