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1. If an atom has sp3 hybridization in a molecule.The maximum number of bonds th

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Question

1. If an atom has sp3 hybridization in a molecule.The maximum number of bonds that the atom can form is:

The maximum number of p-p bonds that the atom can form is:

2.If an atom has sp hybridization in a molecule. The maximum number of bonds that the atom can form is

The maximum number of p-p bonds that the atom can form is:

3.If an atom has sp3d2 hybridization in a molecule.The maximum number of bonds that the atom can form is:

The maximum number of p-p bonds that the atom can form is:

4. If an atom has sp3d hybridization in a molecule.The maximum number of bonds that the atom can form is:

The maximum number of p-p bonds that the atom can form is:

Explanation / Answer

1. SP3 hybridisation 4 no P-P bond

2. Sp hybridisation 2 and 2 P-P bonds

3. SP3d2 hydridisation 6 bonds and no P-P bond

4. SP3d hybridisation 5 bonds and no P-P bond