hat is meant by hybridization of atomic orbitals? Describe the shapes of sp, sp², sp³ hybrid orbitals.
a) Hybridization refers to the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new orbitals with different energies and shapes.
b) Hybridization refers to the pairing of electrons in an orbital.
c) Hybridization refers to the transfer of electrons between orbitals.
d) Hybridization refers to the formation of covalent bonds between atoms.