Which of the following statements is not correct?

  • A
    Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals prior to their combining into molecular orbitals.
  • B
    $sp^2$ hybrid orbitals are formed from two $p$ atomic orbitals and one $s$ atomic orbital.
  • C
    $d^2sp^3$ hybrid orbitals are directed towards the corners of a regular octahedron.
  • D
    $dsp^3$ hybrid orbitals are all at $90^o$ to one another.

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