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What are hybrid orbitals?
Posted February 22, 2024
Bioconjugation Chemical ReagentsNucleus
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A hybrid orbital is created through the merging of two or more atomic orbitals. The resulting orbital exhibits a distinct shape and energy level compared to the individual component orbitals that contribute to its formation. The shapes generated are well-suited for bond formation in the directions predicted by the VSEPR model. 

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