Hybridization from steric number (SN 2→sp, 3→sp², 4→sp³, 5→sp³d, 6→sp³d²)

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SN 2→sp, 3→sp², 4→sp³, 5→sp³d, 6→sp³d²

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
SNSteric number on central atom

When to use this

Main-group representative molecules; exceptions with d orbitals debated but JEE uses this table.