BF3 is planar and electron-deficient compound. Hybridization and the number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are
sp2 and 8
sp3 and 4
sp3 and 6
sp2 and 6
The correct answer is option (D): sp2 and 6
What is the empirical formula of a compound containing 40% sulfur and 60% oxygen by mass?
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Which of the following molecules(s) show/s paramagnetic behavior?
$\mathrm{O}_{2}$
$\mathrm{N}_{2}$
$\mathrm{F}_{2}$
$\mathrm{S}_{2}$
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The N-N single bond is weaker and longer than that of P-P single bond
Statement II : Compounds of group 15 elements in +3 oxidation states readily undergo disproportionation reactions.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Hybridization refers to the concept of combining atomic orbitals in order to form new hybrid orbitals that are appropriate to represent their bonding properties. Hybridization influences the bond length and bond strength in organic compounds.
sp hybridization is observed while one s and one p orbital inside the identical principal shell of an atom mix to shape two new equal orbitals. The new orbitals formed are referred to as sp hybridized orbitals.
sp2 hybridization is observed whilst ones and p orbitals of the same shell of an atom blend to shape three equivalent orbitals. The new orbitals formed are referred to as sp2 hybrid orbitals.
When one ‘s’ orbital and 3 ‘p’ orbitals belonging to the identical shell of an atom blend together to shape 4 new equal orbitals, the sort of hybridization is referred to as a tetrahedral hybridization or sp3.
sp3d hybridization involves the joining of 3p orbitals and 1d orbital to form 5 sp3d hybridized orbitals of identical energy. They possess trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
With 1 s three p’s and two d’s, there is a formation of 6 new and identical sp3d2 orbitals.