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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding hybridization theory?

A
The atomic orbitals of two atoms mix to form hybrid orbitals
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The orbitals must be of nearly the same energy for hybridization
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Number of hybrid orbitals is equal to the number of atomic orbitals involved
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A The atomic orbitals of two atoms mix to form hybrid orbitals
According to the hybridisation theory,

a) Hybridization involves mixing of atomic orbitals within the atom.

b) In the hybridization of orbitals, for efficient mixing, orbitals must be of the same or similar energy.

c) The number of orbitals involved in the hybridisation process is always conserved.

Hence statement a) is wrong.

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