Hybridization of Orbitals
Chemistry ⇒ Chemical Bonding and Structure
Hybridization of Orbitals starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Calculate the hybridization of the central atom in ClF3.
Calculate the hybridization of the central atom in ICl3.
Describe the difference between sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds in terms of hybridization.
Describe the hybridization and geometry of the carbon atom in ethene (C2H4).
Describe the process of hybridization in terms of atomic orbitals.
Explain why d orbitals are involved in the hybridization of SF6 but not in CH4.
Explain why the bond angle in water (H2O) is less than the ideal tetrahedral angle.
Explain why the carbon atom in methane (CH4) forms four equivalent bonds.
Select the correct statement about hybridization:
(1) Hybridization always involves d orbitals
(2) Hybridization explains the shape of molecules
(3) Hybridization only occurs in ionic compounds
(4) Hybridization is not related to molecular geometry
Which of the following is NOT a possible hybridization for carbon?
(1) sp
(2) sp2
(3) sp3
(4) sp3d2
Which of the following is the correct order of bond angles for sp, sp2, and sp3 hybridizations?
(1) sp > sp2 > sp3
(2) sp3 > sp2 > sp
(3) sp2 > sp > sp3
(4) sp3 > sp > sp2
Which of the following molecules has a central atom with sp hybridization?
(1) BeCl2
(2) NH3
(3) H2O
(4) BF3
In the molecule C2H2 (ethyne), each carbon atom is ______ hybridized.
The bond angle in a molecule with sp2 hybridization is approximately ______ degrees.
The bond angle in a molecule with sp3 hybridization is approximately ______ degrees.
The geometry of a molecule with sp3d2 hybridization is ______.
True or False: In NH3, the nitrogen atom is sp3 hybridized.
True or False: In sp2 hybridization, one s and two p orbitals mix to form three equivalent hybrid orbitals.
True or False: Lone pairs on the central atom affect the geometry predicted by hybridization.
True or False: The concept of hybridization can be used to explain the magnetic properties of molecules.
