Which of the following statements is $NOT$ correct?

  • A
    Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals and also their combination into molecular orbitals.
  • B
    $sp^2$ hybridization involves the mixing of two $p$-atomic orbitals and one $s$-atomic orbital.
  • C
    In $dsp^2$ hybridization,all hybrid orbitals are at $90^o$ to each other.
  • D
    In $d^2sp^3$ hybridization,the hybrid orbitals are directed towards the corners of a regular octahedron.

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