NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Hybrid orbitals are directed in space to minimize repulsion between electron pairs.
Reason (R): Promotion of an electron is an essential condition for hybridization.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as hybrid orbitals aim to minimize electron pair repulsion, while the reason is false since promotion of an electron is not an essential condition for hybridization.
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