Q. Which of the following statement is not correct?
A) Hybridisation is the mixing of atomic orbitals prior to their combining into molecular orbitals
B) $sp^{2}$hybrid orbitals are formed from two $p$-atomic orbitals and one $s$-orbital
C) $d^{2}sp^{3}$ hydride orbitals are directed towards the corners of a regular octahedron
D) $dsp^{3}$hybrid orbitals are all at $90{^\circ}$ to one another
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: $dsp^{3}$hybrid orbitals are all at $90{^\circ}$ to one another.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.