What are the requirements for the formation of hybrid orbitals?

  • A
    Only half-filled orbitals can participate in hybridization.
  • B
    The orbitals undergoing hybridization must have nearly equal energy.
  • C
    Promotion of an electron to a higher energy level is mandatory.
  • D
    Only valence shell orbitals can participate in hybridization.

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