Which of the Following Is Not True

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true?

• A)The sp³ hybrid orbitals are degenerate.
• B)An sp³ hybrid orbital may hold a lone pair of electrons.
• C)An sp³ hybrid orbital may form a sigma bond by overlap with an orbital on another atom.
• D)An sp³ hybrid orbital may form a pi bond by overlap with an orbital on another atom.

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Definitions:

Egocentric Thought

Thinking that does not take into account the viewpoints of others.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood thinking, characterized by focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation or problem simultaneously, crucial for understanding others’ perspectives and for problem-solving.

Formal Operations

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