Which outcome is amplified when orbital hybridization decreases atomic spacing in a metal?

💡 Explanation

Increased conductivity results because dehybridization enhances electron delocalization through band formation. This is due to increased wavefunction overlap. Therefore, electrons move more freely, rather than forming localized bonds found from s-p mixing decreasing conductivity.

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