4.6.3 - Hybridisation of Elements involving d Orbitals
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What is hybridization?
💡 Hint: Think about how atomic orbitals combine.
Give an example of sp3 hybridization.
💡 Hint: Consider a molecule with single bonds.
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What type of hybridization does PCl5 exhibit?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of bonds in PCl5.
True or False: Hybridization only involves 's' and 'p' orbitals.
💡 Hint: Consider elements that have d orbitals.
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Given a molecule with a central atom that can utilize both 3p and 3d orbitals for bonding, predict its hybridization and the geometry it would adopt.
💡 Hint: Consider how many bonds are formed.
If the central atom of a molecule has sp hybridization, what is the expected bond angle and which type of geometry will it likely have?
💡 Hint: Think about a straight line formed by two atoms.
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