According to Valence Bond Theory, What Would Be the Set

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to valence bond theory, what would be the set of hybrid orbitals used when a Period 4 transition metal forms a square planar complex?

• A)d ² sp
• B)d ² p ²
• C)dsp ³
• D)sp ³
• E)dsp ²

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Definitions:

Type II Error

The error that occurs when failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.

Type I Error

occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected in a statistical test.

Test Power

The probability that a statistical test will correctly reject the null hypothesis when it is false, indicating a test's effectiveness.

False Null Hypothesis

Incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, often referred to as a Type I error in statistical hypothesis testing.