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← ScienceWhich consequence results when molecular orbitals hybridize incorrectly?
A)Distorted molecular geometry results✓
B)Increased reaction rate occurs
C)Increased London dispersion forces
D)Lower overall dipole moment forms
💡 Explanation
Incorrect hybridization leads to unfavorable electron distribution; Angular geometry becomes distorted through minimization of the potential energy of electronic repulsion effects, because stable bond angles depend on correct hybridization. Therefore, it changes geometry rather than reaction rate or dipole moment effects.
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