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23 July, 09:35

When four atomic orbitals are mixed to form hybrid orbitals, how many hybrid orbitals are formed?

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  1. 23 July, 11:30
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    When four atomic orbitals are mixed to form hybrid orbitals, 4 x sp3 hybrid orbitals are formed.

    Carbon's 2s and all three of its 3p orbitals hybridize to form four sp 3 orbitals. These orbitals then bond with four hydrogen atoms through sp 3-s orbital overlap, creating methane.
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