(B) Carbon has only two unpaired electrons in its ground state configuration $(1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^1 2p_y^1)$.Hybridization is the concept that explains ho

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(B) Carbon has only two unpaired electrons in its ground state configuration $(1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^1 2p_y^1)$.Hybridization is the concept that explains how carbon achieves a valency of $4$ by mixing its $2s$ and $2p$ orbitals to form four equivalent $sp^3$ hybrid orbitals.

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The valency of carbon is $4$. On what principle can it be explained in a better way?

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Resonance
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Hybridization
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Electron transfer
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None of the above

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Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure?
(Atomic no. : $B = 5, S = 16, Ni = 28, Xe = 54$)

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The hybridization of nitrogen atoms in $NO^{+}_2$,$NO^{-}_3$,and $NH^{+}_4$ respectively is:

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In $CO_2$,$C$ is $sp$ hybridised using $s$ and $p_x$ orbitals. Then:

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The valency of carbon is $4$. On what principle can it be explained in a better way?

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Total number of vacant orbitals in the valence shell of sulphur when it undergoes the formation of $SF_4$.

Find the incorrect statement.

Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure?(Atomic no. : $B = 5, S = 16, Ni = 28, Xe = 54$)

The hybridization of nitrogen atoms in $NO^{+}_2$,$NO^{-}_3$,and $NH^{+}_4$ respectively is:

In $CO_2$,$C$ is $sp$ hybridised using $s$ and $p_x$ orbitals. Then:

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Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure?
(Atomic no. : $B = 5, S = 16, Ni = 28, Xe = 54$)