Question

Predict the hybrid orbitals that will form with the following number of valence electrons. 2,3,4,5,and 6

Answer 1

The predicted hybrid orbital of a valence electrons 2 will be sp

The predicted hybrid orbital of a valence electrons 3 will be sp²

The predicted hybrid orbital of a valence electrons 4 will be sp³

The predicted hybrid orbital of a valence electrons 5 will be sp³d

The predicted hybrid orbital of a valence electrons 6 will be sp³d²