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Which outcome results when hydrogen's 1s orbital hybridizes?

A)New sigma and pi bonds form
B)It forms lower energy orbitals
C)Shape directs electron collisions
D)A stable octet configuration forms

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Hybridization maximizes bond strength through orbital overlap by transforming atomic orbitals into new hybrid orbitals; specifically, the **linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO)** causes lower energy configurations because bond energy is minimized. Therefore, lower energy configuration results from orbital overlap, rather than other bonding effects.

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