MCQ
Which of the following has been arranged in increasing order of size of the hybrid orbitals ?
  • $sp < sp^2 < sp^3$
  • B
    $sp^3 < sp^2 < sp$
  • C
    $sp^2 < sp^3 < sp$
  • D
    $sp^2 < sp < sp^3$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$sp < sp^2 < sp^3$
a
As the $p-$ character in hybrid orbital increases the size of hybrid orbital increases

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