Question

What is meant by hybridization and what are the spdf orbitals

Answer 1

Hybridation is the process of intermixing of the orbital of slightly different energies so as to redistribute their energies resulting in the formation of new set of orbitals of equivalent energies and shape.

Answer 2

Answer:

The new orbitals are called hybrid (or hybridized) orbitals. Thus, one s orbital and one p orbital combine to form 2sp hybrid orbitals of equivalent shapes and energies. The shapes of sp, sp2 and sp3 hybrid orbitals are linear, trigonal planar and tetrahedral respectively.