Orbital Hybridization of Phosphorus Quiz

What is the main reason phosphorus can form five bonds?

• It has a large atomic radius.

• It is a highly reactive element.

• It undergoes orbital hybridization.

• It has five valence electrons.

Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for phosphorus?

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1 3p4

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2

How many valence electrons does phosphorus have?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Three

What is the hybridization of phosphorus when it forms five bonds?

• sp3

• sp3d

• sp2

• sp3d2

What shape is formed when phosphorus bonds with five chlorine atoms?

• Octahedral

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal planar

• Trigonal bipyramidal