Atomic Orbitals Flashcards
1
Q
Are the 2s orbitals and 2pz orbitals allowed to form 2s2pz hybrid orbitals in C3v?
A
Yes
(The 2pz orbital is totally symmetric [A1])
2
Q
Identify the matrix elements below
A
Off-diagonal elements
(This leads to mixing of degenerate atomic orbitals)
3
Q
Why can’t molecules with D point group symmetry have spz hybrids?
A
⊥C2 ensures s and p atomic orbitals have different symmetry
4
Q
What is the s-orbital symmetry on the central atom of molecule?
A
Totally symmetric irreducible representation
5
Q
What point group(s) allow for spz hybrid orbitals?
A
C∞,Cnv,Cn
6
Q
Orbitals of the same symmetry but of differeing energies that are located on the same atom can form_____.
A
Hybrid Orbitals
7
Q
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