In order to produce sp³hybrid orbitals,________ s atomic orbital(s)and ________ p atomic orbital(s)must be mixed. A)one, two B)one, three C)one, one D)two, two E)two, three

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sp hybrid orbitals consist of one s orbital and one p orbital, while S1S1P0 hybrid orbitals consist of one s orbital and three p orbitals. Therefore, one s orbital and three p orbitals must be mixed to produce the desired hybrid orbitals. This corresponds to choice B, one s orbital and three p orbitals.

In Order to Produce Sp3 hybrid Orbitals,________ S Atomic Orbital(s)and

In Order to Produce Sp³hybrid Orbitals,________ S Atomic Orbital(s)and