Question

On hybridisation of one $\text{s}$ and three $\text{p}$-orbitals, we get:

• A. four orbitals with tetrahedral orientation
• B. three orbitals with trigonal orientation
• C. two orbitals with linear orientation
• D. two orbitals with perpendicular orientation.

Answer 1

The correct option is A four orbitals with tetrahedral orientation

$4$ hybrid orbitals are formed by mixing $4$ atomic orbitals of the same atom, as the number of hybrid orbitals equal to the number of atomic orbitals,

So $1$ $s$ and $3$ $p$ orbitals will form four hybrid orbitals with tetrahedral shape,

So the correct option is [A].