JEE Main Chemistry question

The orbitals of the same energy level providing the most efficient overlapping are:

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)All of these

Answer: (B)

Solution

Greater -character makes a hybrid orbital smaller, more compact, and more directional (closer to the nucleus), favoring stronger, more efficient overlap. has the

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