NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Why is the concept of hybridisation introduced in the context of molecular geometry?
Options
- ATo determine atomic weights
- BTo explain bond polarity
- CTo predict chemical reactivity
- DTo explain the characteristic geometrical shapes of molecules
Correct answer
D. To explain the characteristic geometrical shapes of molecules
Step-by-step solution
The concept of hybridisation is introduced to explain the characteristic geometrical shapes of molecules like CH 4 , NH 3 , and H 2 O.