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
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| SN | Steric number on central atom |
When to use this
Main-group representative molecules; exceptions with d orbitals debated but JEE uses this table.