Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
what is a sigma bond
A
molecular orbitals that form by end on overlap of atomic orbitals along the axis of the covalent bond
2
Q
what is a pi bond
A
molecular orbitals that form by side on overlap of parallel atomic orbitals that lie perpendicular to the axis of the covalent bond
3
Q
what is hybridisation
A
the process of mixing atomic orbitals with an atom to generate a set of degenerate hybrid orbitals
4
Q
homo is
A
highest occupied molecular orbital
5
Q
lumo is
A
lowest unoccupied molecular orbital
