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Published on: August 11, 2026
In an octahedral structure, the pair of d orbitals involved in 
hybridization is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In the formation of 
hybrid orbitals two 
orbitals of e.g. , set [ i.e., 
and 
orbitals] one ns and three np [ 
and 
] orbitals combine together and form six 
hybrid orbitals.
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