Practice Conditions for the Combination of Atomic Orbitals - 4.7.2 | 4. CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 1
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4.7.2 - Conditions for the Combination of Atomic Orbitals

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Question 1

Easy

What is the first condition for atomic orbitals to combine?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about energy levels of the orbitals.

Question 2

Easy

Why must orbitals have the same symmetry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the geometrical arrangement of the orbitals.

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Question 1

What condition must atomic orbitals meet to combine effectively?

  • They must have identical shapes
  • They must have different energies
  • They must have the same or nearly the same energy

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how energy is measured in molecular interactions.

Question 2

True or False: Orbital overlap can occur between orbitals of different symmetry.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the shapes of orbitals affect their ability to combine.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given different atoms with varying orbital energies, which pairs would successfully form a molecular orbital? Justify your selections based on energy and symmetry.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at energy levels and symmetry conditions.

Question 2

Explain a scenario where an atomic orbital overlaps successfully and how this impacts the geometry of the resulting molecule.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the resulting molecule's behavior and shape.

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