The correct order of hybridization of the central atom in the following species: NH3, [PtCl4]²⁻, PCl5 and BCl3 is

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MCQ (Single)Hybridisation of Orbitals: sp, sp2, sp3Hybridisation Involving d Orbitals: sp3d, sp3d2

What is meant by hybridisation of atomic orbitals? Describe the shapes of sp, sp2, sp3 hybrid orbitals.

Describe the change in hybridisation (if any) of the Al atom in the following reaction. AlCl3 + Cl⁻ → AlCl4⁻

Is there any change in the hybridisation of B and N atoms as a result of the following reaction? BF3 + NH3 → F3B.NH3

Which hybrid orbitals are used by carbon atoms in the following molecules?

Describe the hybridisation in case of PCl5. Why are the axial bonds longer as compared to equatorial bonds?

What is the type of hybridisation of each carbon in the following compounds? (a) CH₃Cl, (b) (CH₃)₂CO, (c) CH₃CN, (d) HCONH₂, (e) CH₃CH=CHCN