MCQ
According to Pauling, the atomic orbitals combine to form new set of equivalent atomic orbitals known as :
  • A
    Molecular orbitals.
  • Hybrid orbitals.
  • C
    Pure orbitals.
  • D
    None of these.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Hybrid orbitals.
According to Pauling the atomic orbitals combine to form new set of equivalent orbitals known as hybrid orbitals. Unlike pure orbitals, the hybrid orbitals are used in bond formation.

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