NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How do hybrid orbitals compare to pure atomic orbitals in terms of their effectiveness in forming stable bonds?
Options
- AHybrid orbitals are less effective.
- BHybrid orbitals are more effective.
- CHybrid orbitals are equally effective.
- DHybrid orbitals are not involved in bond formation.
Correct answer
B. Hybrid orbitals are more effective.
Step-by-step solution
The hybrid orbitals are more effective in forming stable bonds than pure atomic orbitals.