Sp2 Hybridisation Flashcards
1
Q
how is sp2 orbital produced
A
one s and two p orbitals produce three sp2 orbitals
which give rise to three sigma bonds
2
Q
what is the bond angle of sp2 orbitals
A
120 in order to minimize repulsion between the electrons.
3
Q
what shape is sp2 orbital
A
trigonal planer shape
4
Q
when does sp2 orbitals occur
A
sp 2 hybrid orbitals occur when alkenes such as ethene form.
5
Q
why can sp2 orbitals form double bonds
A
because sp2 orbitals will have one spare p orbital during hybridisation
so the p orbital can overlap with another to form a pi bond which is found in double bonds
