12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
Hybridization
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19PRACTICE PROBLEM
Four pairs of hybrid orbitals are shown below with the bond angles indicated. Determine the type of hybridization for each pair.
Four pairs of hybrid orbitals are shown below with the bond angles indicated. Determine the type of hybridization for each pair.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
(i) none, (ii) sp2, (iii) sp, (iv) none
B
(i) sp3, (ii) sp2, (iii) sp, (iv) none
C
(i) none, (ii) none, (iii) sp2, (iv) sp
D
(i) none, (ii) sp3, (iii) sp2, (iv) sp