What is hybridization and why is it important in understanding molecular structure?
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Hybridization is the concept of intermixing atomic orbitals of slightly different energies (e.g., s and p orbitals) belonging to the same atom to form a new set of equivalent orbitals called hybrid orbitals. These hybrid orbitals are equal in energy and shape and are more effective in forming stable bonds.
It helps in explaining the observed molecular geometries and bond angles that cannot be explained by simple atomic orbital overlap. You cam learn more of it from the NCERT solutions for class 11 chemical bonding.
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