The hybrid orbitals used by Se in H₂Se are:

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In the given molecule, Se atom is bonded with two sulfur atoms and one hydrogen atom. The electronic configuration of Se in the ground state is [Ar]3d104s24p4. To accommodate the bonding, Se needs four orbitals in the hybridized state. One 4s and three 4p orbitals of Se undergo hybridization to give four sp3 hybrid orbitals. These hybrid orbitals form sigma bonds with the neighboring atoms. Thus, the hybrid orbitals used by Se in H₂Se are sp³.

The Hybrid Orbitals Used by Se in H2Se Are

The Hybrid Orbitals Used by Se in H₂Se Are