Chemistry-Ionic Bond
NEET Chemistry Ionic Bond Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): Hybrid orbitals are more effective in forming stable bonds than pure atomic orbitals. | Reason (R): Hybrid orbitals are directed in space to minimize repulsion between electron pairs.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Hybrid orbitals are more effective in forming stable bonds due to their directional nature, which minimizes electron pair repulsion, as stated in the NCERT context.
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