Which of the following hybridized atoms is impossible to form? A) An sp hybridized nitrogen atom B) An sp² hybridized oxygen atom C) An sp³ hybridized boron atom D) An sp³ hybridized phosphorus atom E) An sp³ hybridized hydrogen atom

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Hydrogen has only one electron and can form a maximum of one covalent bond, making it impossible to achieve hybridization states that require more than one electron to participate, such as sp^3.

Which of the Following Hybridized Atoms Is Impossible to Form