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← ScienceWhich consequence results when atomic orbitals hybridize in silicon?
A)Increased carrier mobility for electrons✓
B)Reduced phonon scattering from defects
C)Enhanced radiative thermal conductivity slightly
D)Suppressed Auger recombination pathways largely
💡 Explanation
Hybridization forms sp3 orbitals with tetrahedral symmetry, allowing electrons to move more freely through the crystal; therefore, increased carrier mobility occurs rather than increased thermal conductivity as orbitals dictate electron flow due to delocalization, because of band structure.
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