12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Hybridization
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
The structure of [10]annulene, C10H10, is shown below. Focusing only on the π bonds (σ bonds are not included), the π molecular orbital of [10]annulene can be described by the following energy diagram:
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Determine the hybridization of each carbon atom.
The structure of [10]annulene, C10H10, is shown below. Focusing only on the π bonds (σ bonds are not included), the π molecular orbital of [10]annulene can be described by the following energy diagram:
Determine the hybridization of each carbon atom.