Hybridization Flashcards
What is the valence bond theory?
Bonding occurs when atomic orbitals overlap.
What does the Valence Bond Theory have problems with?
The shape and the bond angles.
What is the solution when The VBF and VSEPR theories disagree?
Hybrid orbitals!
How is the bond formation maximized?
Valence electrons are re-oriented and electrons clouds are reshaped. This allows optimum contact.
What can also occur to form as many bonds as possible from the available valence electrons?
The separation of electron pairs may also occur!
How are all 2 region species hybridized?
Sp hybridized.
How are all 3 region species hybridized?
sp2 hybridized
How are all 4 region species hybridized?
sp3 hybridized.
How do you know how many hybrid orbitals you’ll get?
By counting the valence electrons.
How are all 5 region species hybridized?
sp3d hybridized
How are all 6 region species hybridized?
sp3d2 hybridized
What is the hybridization of linear molecules?
sp
What is the hybridization of trigonal planar molecules?
sp2
What is the hybridization of tetrahedral molecules?
sp3
What is the hybridization of trigonal bipyramidal molecules?
sp3d
