Question

If one 's', three 'p' and one 'd' atomic orbitals take part in hybridization, then number of hybrid orbitals formed are

• A. 5
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 2

Hint:

Remember that the number of hybrid orbitals is equal to the number of atomic orbitals mixed. In this case, 1 's', 3 'p', and 1 'd' give 5 hybrid orbitals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding hybridization.
Hybridization involves the mixing of atomic orbitals to form hybrid orbitals. The number of hybrid orbitals formed is equal to the number of atomic orbitals mixed. Here, 1 's', 3 'p', and 1 'd' orbitals are mixed, so 5 hybrid orbitals will be formed.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) 5: Correct — The number of hybrid orbitals formed is the sum of 1 from the 's' orbital, 3 from the 'p' orbitals, and 1 from the 'd' orbital, giving a total of 5.
(B) 3: Incorrect, this would be the case if only 3 orbitals were involved.
(C) 4: Incorrect, this would be the case if only 4 orbitals were involved.
(D) 2: Incorrect, this would be the case if only 2 orbitals were involved.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) 5.