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The maximum number of 90° angles between bond pair-bond pair of electrons is observed in
- sp2 hybridization
- sp3 hybridization
- dsp3 hybridization
- sp3d2 hybridization
Correct answer: sp3d2 hybridization
Solution
In sp3d2 octahedral geometry each bond makes 90 degrees with four neighbours, giving 12 distinct 90-degree bond-pair/bond-pair angles, more than dsp3 (6) or sp3/sp2 (none).
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