McMurry (kap.1,9)

Question 1

which orbitals are hybridized to form a triple bond?

Answer 1

one 2s orbital and one 2p orbital go together to form two SP2 orbitals, and two remaining 2P orbitals.

Question 2

what does a triple bond consists of?

Answer 2

One sigma bond (by the overlap of one sp-sp orbital from each carbon)

two pi bonds (by the overlap of one p orbital of one carbon to the others, but this time, there are 2 p orbitals, therefore 2 p orbital overlaps.).

Question 3

What does the hybridization of an SP orbital look like?

Answer 3

the two SP orbitals lie 180 (grader) away from each other, perpendicular to the two p-orbitals).

Question 4

Is a triple bond stronger then a double bond?

Answer 4

YES