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How are hybrid orbitals different from pure orbitals?

Options

  1. AHybrid orbitals have different shapes.
  2. BHybrid orbitals are not used in bond formation.
  3. CHybrid orbitals are used in bond formation.
  4. DPure orbitals have different energies.

Correct answer

C. Hybrid orbitals are used in bond formation.

Step-by-step solution

Unlike pure orbitals, hybrid orbitals are used in bond formation, which distinguishes them from pure orbitals.

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