Differentiate between atomic orbitals and hybrid orbitals.

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Atomic orbitalsHybrid orbitals
Atomic orbitals have different energies.Hybrid orbitals are of the same type and have the same energy.
Atomic orbitals have different shapes.Hybrid orbitals have the same shape.
Atomic orbitals can form both $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds.Hybrid orbitals form only $\sigma$ bonds.
Atomic orbitals undergo hybridization before bond formation.Hybrid orbitals directly participate in bond formation.
Atomic orbitals may contain lone pairs or unpaired electrons.Hybrid orbitals can contain lone pairs or participate in bonding.
Rearrangement of electrons in atomic orbitals is possible in the excited state.After hybridization,the electron configuration remains stable.

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