Which of the following best represents the shape of a sp³ hybrid orbital of carbon? A B C D

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The sp³ hybrid orbital has one s orbital, one p orbital, one sp hybrid orbital, one singly occupied p orbital, and one empty p orbital. The shape of this hybrid orbital is approximately linear, with the sp hybrid orbital on one end and the singly occupied p orbital on the other end. Choice C best represents this shape, as it has a sp hybrid orbital pointing in one direction and a p orbital pointing in the opposite direction. The other choices do not have the correct combination of orbitals to represent this hybridization.

Which of the Following Best Represents the Shape of a Sp3

Which of the Following Best Represents the Shape of a Sp³