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Idea of Hybridisation

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Which of the following orbitals can undergo hybridisation?

3 p a n d 4 s

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3 s a n d 4 s

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2 p a n d 4 d

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3 s a n d 3 d

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Solution

The correct option is D $3 s a n d 3 d$
Atomic orbitals which have the same or similar energy will undergo hybridisation. From the given options, $3 s a n d 3 d$ have similar energy. All the other options have different energy levels as the principal quantum number is different. Thus, only 3s and 3d orbitals undergo hybridisation.

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