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What is meant by the hybridization of atomic orbitals? Describe the shapes of  S P, S P^2, S P^3  hybrid orbitals.

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Hybridization can be defined as the process of intermixing the orbitals of slightly different energies to redistribute their energies, resulting in the formation of a new set of orbitals of equivalent energies and shape.

The shapes of SP, S P^2, S P^3  hybrid orbitals are shown:

SP hybrid orbital: It is linear in shape and formed by the intermixing of s and p orbitals.

S P^2 hybrid orbital: It is the trigonal planar shape and is formed by the intermixing of one s-orbital and two 2p-orbitals.

S P^3  hybrid orbital: It is tetrahedron in shape and is formed by the intermixing of one s-orbital and three p-orbitals.

 

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