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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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