The correct normalized wave function for one of the sp² hybrid orbitals is · ABC26PH0166

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Quantum Chemistry · Topic: Hydrogen Atom · Exam: CSIR NET 2016 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The correct normalized wave function for one of the $sp^2$ hybrid orbitals is
(a)$\frac{1}{3}\psi_{2s} - \frac{1}{3}\psi_{2px} + \frac{1}{3}\psi_{2py}$
(b)$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\psi_{2s} - \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\psi_{2px} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}\psi_{2py}$
(c)$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\psi_{2s} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\psi_{2px} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}\psi_{2py}$
(d)$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\psi_{2s} - \frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}\psi_{2px} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}\psi_{2py}$
Answer
Answer (as printed): C
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