Which of the following statements is not correct?

Options

A. Hybridization involves the mixing of atomic orbitals of the same atom
B. Hybridization of orbitals results into the formation of equivalent orbitals in all respect
C. Hybridization may involve combination of s,p and d' orbitals of same energy level
D. Hybridization of orbitals predicts the molecular geometry of the molecule and not vice-versa

Answer

D

Explanation

Molecular geometry must be known to predict the type of hybridization in the molecule.