Four pairs of hybrid orbitals are shown below with the bond angle...

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Hybridization

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

ANSWERS OPTIONS

(i) none, (ii) sp², (iii) sp, (iv) none

(i) sp³, (ii) sp², (iii) sp, (iv) none

(i) none, (ii) none, (iii) sp², (iv) sp

(i) none, (ii) sp³, (iii) sp², (iv) sp

Four pairs of hybrid orbitals are shown below with the bond angles indicated. Determine the type of hybridization for each pair.