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Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

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.

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.

Correct Answer

Option C

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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