Correct statements regarding hybridization are
A) Orbitals of different atoms mix with each other to form hybrid orbitals.
B) Vacant orbitals cannot involve in hybridization.
C) Each hybrid orbital can accommodate a maximum of two electrons with opposite spin.
D) Hybrid orbitals cannot form sigma bonds.

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C and D only

A, B, C and D

A and C only

C only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

A) Only orbitals of same atom can intermix with each other to form hybrid orbitals.

B) Any orbital whether half filled or vacant or completely filled can involve in hybridization.

C) Each hybrid orbital can accommodate a maximum of two electrons with opposite spin

D) Hybrid orbitals will form sigma bonds always (only in benzyne molecule a pi bond is formed due to sp²-sp² overlap)

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