Question

Which one of the following is not correct in respect to hybridization of orbitals ?
A. The orbitals present in the valence shell only are hybridized.
B. The orbitals undergoing hybridization have almost equal energy
C. Promotion of electron is not essential condition for hybrization
D. It is not always that only partially filled orbitals participate in hybridization, in some cases even filled orbitals in valence shell take part

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
(E) Pure atomic orbitals are less effective in forming stable bonds than hybrid orbitals.