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When one 2s and three 2p-orbitals of carbon hybridise, what type of hybrid orbitals are formed?

Options

  1. Asp orbitals
  2. Bsp2 orbitals
  3. Csp3 orbitals
  4. Dsp4 orbitals

Correct answer

C. sp3 orbitals

Step-by-step solution

When one 2s and three 2p-orbitals of carbon hybridise, there is the formation of four new sp3 hybrid orbitals.

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