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The shape of
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Hybridization means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merging of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
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The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridisation means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merger of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
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Interpretation:
The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridisation means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merger of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
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The shape of
Concept introduction:
Hybridisation means the formation of new hybrid orbitals by the mixing and merger of atomic orbitals. All hybrid orbitals energy is same.
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