Hybridisation Flashcards
1
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What is the VSEPR theory
A
VSEPR theory is electron pairs repel each other and tend to place themselves as far away as possible from each other to maximise separation
2
Q
What is steric number?
A
Steric number is the sum of the number of atoms bonded to a central atom and the number of lone pairs formed by its nonbonding valence electrons
3
Q
What is the angle on Linear orbital?
A
180
4
Q
what is the angle of trigonal planar, bent or angular?
A
120 and <120
5
Q
What is the angle of tetrahedral, trigional pyramid, bent or angular?
A
109, <109, «109
6
Q
How do atomic orbitals generate hybrid orbitals?
A
An sp3 hybridised atom combines one s and three p orbitals
while sp2 combines with one s and two p orbitals
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