The hybrid orbitals are less effective in forming stable bonds than the pure atomic orbitals.
Question 30
Which of the following statements are not correct?
(a) NaCl being an ionic compound is a good conductor of electricity in the solid state
(b) In canonical structure there is a difference in the arrangement of atoms
(c) Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure orbitals
(d) VSEPR theory can explain the square planar geometry of XeF4
The hybrid orbitals are less effective in forming stable bonds than pure atomic orbitals.
Why hybrid orbitals are more stable than pure atomic orbitals?