Boron Electron Configuration and Bonding

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Questions and Answers

What type of hybridization is exhibited by a carbon atom bonded to 4 atoms?

  • sp² hybridization
  • sp hybridization
  • sp³ hybridization (correct)
  • No hybridization

What remains as pure orbitals in hybridization of carbon?

  • d orbitals
  • p orbitals (correct)
  • s orbitals
  • f orbitals

What is the purpose of using orbital diagrams in valence-bond theory?

  • To calculate the molecular weight
  • To show the hybridization of carbon (correct)
  • To identify the type of orbitals involved
  • To determine the number of bonds formed

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