(D) is the correct answer because $dsp^3$ hybridization results in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry.In this geometry,the bond angles are $120^o$ (equat

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$dsp^3$ hybrid orbitals are all at $90^o$ to one another.

(D) is the correct answer because $dsp^3$ hybridization results in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry.In this geometry,the bond angles are $120^o$ (equatorial) and $90^o$ (axial),not all at $90^o$.

Class 11 Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridisation

Medium

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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A
Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals prior to their combining into molecular orbitals.
B
$sp^2$ hybrid orbitals are formed from two $p$ atomic orbitals and one $s$ atomic orbital.
C
$d^2sp^3$ hybrid orbitals are directed towards the corners of a regular octahedron.
D
$dsp^3$ hybrid orbitals are all at $90^o$ to one another.