Do hybrid orbitals have the same energy?
Do hybrid orbitals have the same energy?
Explanation
When atomic orbitals (like s and p) mix to form hybrid orbitals (e.g., sp³, sp², sp),
The resulting orbitals have the same energy — they are degenerate.
This uniform energy level allows for equal bond strength and geometry, such as in methane (CH₄) with four sp³ orbitals.