hybridization orbitals Flashcards
1
Q
if 2 electron groups are formed from the middle element, the hybridization and orientation is?
A
sp (linear orientation)
2
Q
if 3 electron groups are formed from the middle element, the hybridization and orientation is?
A
sp2 (trigonal planar)
3
Q
if 4 electron groups are formed from the middle element, the hybridization and orientation is?
A
sp3 (tetrahedral)
4
Q
if 5 electron groups are formed from the middle element, the hybridization and orientation is?
A
sp3d (trigonal bipyramidal)