Match the coordination number and type of hybridisation with distribution of hybrid orbitals in space based on Valence bond theory.

| Coordination number and type of hybridisation | Distribution of h

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Match the coordination number and type of hybridisation with distribution of hybrid orbitals in space based on Valence bond theory.

| Coordination number and type of hybridisation | Distribution of hybrid orbitals in space |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A) ,  | (i) trigonal bipyramidal |
| (B) ,  | (ii) octahedral |
| (C) ,  | (iii) tetrahedral |
| (D) ,  | (iv) square planar |

Select the correct option :

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🧠 Mapping Orbitals to Space
This question is a fundamental drill on Valence Bond Theory (VBT). You need to pair the "mathematical" hybridisation with its "physical" appearance in 3D space.

🗺️ The Rigorous Match
Let's break down each possibility:
- (A) , : Mixing one  and three  orbitals gives Tetrahedral geometry (e.g., , ).  (iii)
- (B) , : Mixing one , one , and two  orbitals (inner -orbital used) gives a Square Planar arrangement (e.g., ).  (iv)
- (C) , : Mixing one , three , and one  orbi

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