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4.6.1 - Types of Hybridisation

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Introduction to Hybridisation

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Teacher
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Today, we're diving into hybridisation, a fundamental concept that helps us understand molecular shapes. Can anyone tell me why it's vital to know about hybridisation?

Student 1
Student 1

Is it to understand how atoms bond with each other effectively?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Hybridisation allows us to predict the geometry of molecules based on how their orbitals mix. Let's start with the simplest kind of hybridisation, sp hybridisation. What do you think happens when an s and a p orbital combine?

Student 2
Student 2

They form two new orbitals, right? And those should be oriented linearly?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! The two sp hybrid orbitals have linear geometry at 180 degrees, which maximizes their distance from each other. Now, let’s memorize this: sp hybridisation leads to a linear arrangement. Can anyone think of examples?

Student 3
Student 3

BeCl2 is an example, isn't it?

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! Great job! Now let’s summarize what we've learned about sp hybridisation.

Exploration of sp2 Hybridisation

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Teacher
Teacher

Next, we're moving to sp2 hybridisation. Who can describe how these orbitals are formed?

Student 4
Student 4

It combines one s and two p orbitals, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! This results in three equivalent sp2 hybrid orbitals. What shape do they form?

Student 1
Student 1

Trigonal planar, with an angle of 120 degrees.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! An excellent example of this is in BCl3. The equal sharing in hybrid orbitals means stronger bonds can form. Let’s remember: sp2 leads to trigonal planar geometry.

Understanding sp3 Hybridisation

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Teacher
Teacher

Now, let's discuss sp3 hybridisation! Who can explain how sp3 orbitals are created?

Student 2
Student 2

One s and three p orbitals combine to form four equivalent orbitals.

Teacher
Teacher

Perfect! So, what geometry do these orbitals create?

Student 3
Student 3

They create a tetrahedral shape with bond angles of 109.5 degrees.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! This is observed in molecules like CH4. Who can tell me how the lone pairs affect NH3's shape in relation to sp3 hybridisation?

Student 4
Student 4

In NH3, there’s a lone pair that causes the bond angle to decrease to about 107 degrees.

Teacher
Teacher

Great observation! The presence of lone pairs definitely influences molecular geometry. Let’s summarize sp3 hybridisation: it leads to tetrahedral geometry, and lone pairs can distort this geometry!

Introduction & Overview

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This section discusses the different types of hybridization, focusing on how atomic orbitals combine to form new hybrid orbitals that determine the geometry of molecules.

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In this section, we explore various types of hybridization such as sp, sp2, and sp3, detailing how these hybridizations influence the geometrical shapes of molecules like BeCl2, BCl3, and CH4. The interplay between the number of orbitals hybridized and the resulting structure is also discussed.

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Types of Hybridisation

Hybridisation is a crucial concept introduced by Pauling that describes how atomic orbitals combine to form unique hybrid orbitals, facilitating bond formation and defining the geometric structures of molecules. Below are the primary types of hybridisation:

1. sp Hybridisation

  • Description: Involves one s orbital and one p orbital, forming two equivalent sp hybrid orbitals.
  • Geometry: Linear, with an angle of 180°.
  • Example: BeCl2, where the two sp hybrid orbitals overlap with the p orbitals of chlorine.

2. sp2 Hybridisation

  • Description: Involves one s orbital and two p orbitals, resulting in three equivalent sp2 hybrid orbitals.
  • Geometry: Trigonal planar, with an angle of 120°.
  • Example: BCl3, where sp2 orbitals form bonds with chlorine.

3. sp3 Hybridisation

  • Description: Involves one s orbital and three p orbitals, yielding four sp3 hybrid orbitals.
  • Geometry: Tetrahedral, with an angle of 109.5°.
  • Example: CH4, where carbon's sp3 orbitals bond with hydrogen atoms.

Importance of Hybridisation

Hybridisation not only aids in explaining molecular geometry but also accounts for the directional properties and bond strengths associated with molecular compounds. Understanding these hybridisation types is essential for predicting the behavior and interactions of molecules in various chemical reactions.

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Overview of Hybridisation

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There are various types of hybridisation involving s, p and d orbitals. The different types of hybridisation are as under:

Detailed Explanation

Hybridisation is a concept introduced by Linus Pauling to explain the geometry of molecules. It describes how atomic orbitals mix to form new, equivalent orbitals that are used in bonding. The key point is that hybrid orbitals are formed from s, p, and, in some cases, d orbitals.

Examples & Analogies

Think of hybridisation like mixing different paint colors to create a new shade. Just as mixing blue and yellow paint can create green, combining atomic orbitals creates new hybrid orbitals that have distinct properties.

sp Hybridisation

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(i) sp hybridisation: This type of hybridisation involves the mixing of one s and one p orbital resulting in the formation of two equivalent sp hybrid orbitals. The suitable orbitals for sp hybridisation are s and pz, if the hybrid orbitals are to lie along the z-axis. Each sp hybrid orbital has 50% s-character and 50% p-character. Such a molecule in which the central atom is sp-hybridised and linked directly to two other central atoms possesses linear geometry. This type of hybridisation is also known as diagonal hybridisation. The two sp hybrids point in the opposite direction along the z-axis with projecting positive lobes and very small negative lobes, which provides more effective overlapping resulting in the formation of stronger bonds.

Detailed Explanation

In sp hybridisation, one s and one p orbital combine to give two sp hybrid orbitals. These orbitals align 180 degrees apart, resulting in a linear shape. Because each sp hybrid orbital has equal proportions of s and p characteristics, the resulting molecule has distinct directionality and strength. For example, in beryllium chloride (BeCl2), the beryllium atom hybridizes its orbitals to form two sp hybrid orbitals that create strong sigma bonds with chlorine atoms at an angle of 180°.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine two people standing back-to-back with their arms stretched out sideways. This position can be likened to the two sp hybrid orbitals directing outward. Each arm represents a bond to a chlorine atom, illustrating how the beryllium atom forms bonds in a linear fashion.

sp2 Hybridisation

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(ii) sp2 hybridisation: In this hybridisation, there is involvement of one s and two p-orbitals in order to form three equivalent sp2 hybridised orbitals. For example, in BCl3 molecule, the ground state electronic configuration of the central boron atom is 1s²2s²2p¹. In the excited state, one of the 2s electrons is promoted to a vacant 2p orbital as a result boron has three unpaired electrons. These three orbitals (one 2s and two 2p) hybridise to form three sp2 hybrid orbitals.

Detailed Explanation

When a central atom, like boron in BCl3, undergoes sp2 hybridisation, it mixes one s and two p orbitals to create three sp2 hybrid orbitals. These are arranged in a trigonal planar geometry with 120-degree angles between each other, allowing for effective overlap with the 2p orbitals of chlorine atoms to form three strong sigma bonds.

Examples & Analogies

Consider a triangular table where each corner represents an sp2 hybrid orbital. If three friends each sit at a corner of the table, they represent the bond angles formed between the boron atom and the chlorine atoms— all sitting at equal spacing to maximize distance from each other.

sp3 Hybridisation

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(iii) sp3 hybridisation: This type of hybridisation can be explained by taking the example of CH4 molecule in which there is mixing of one s-orbital and three p-orbitals of the valence shell to form four sp3 hybrid orbital of equivalent energies and shape.

Detailed Explanation

In sp3 hybridisation, one s and three p orbitals combine to create four equivalent sp3 hybrid orbitals. These orbitals are arranged in a tetrahedral geometry, with angles of 109.5° between them. This arrangement allows for maximum distance between the electron pairs, minimizing repulsion and stabilizing the molecule. For instance, in methane (CH4), the carbon atom forms four sigma bonds with hydrogen atoms, creating a tetrahedral shape.

Examples & Analogies

Think of the four sp3 orbitals as the hands of a person holding a box in each hand while spreading their arms outwards. Each arm represents a bond with hydrogen atoms, and the angles formed are the tetrahedral angles in CH4, showing how the shape effectively reduces electron repulsion.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Hybridisation: The combination of atomic orbitals to explain molecular geometry.

  • sp Hybridisation: Involves one s and one p orbital for linear molecules.

  • sp2 Hybridisation: Involves one s and two p orbitals for trigonal planar shapes.

  • sp3 Hybridisation: Involves one s and three p orbitals for tetrahedral shapes.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • BeCl2 exhibits sp hybridisation and has a linear shape.

  • BCl3 demonstrates sp2 hybridisation with a trigonal planar shape.

  • CH4 showcases sp3 hybridisation with a tetrahedral shape.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • For sp hybrid, think linear and flat, two orbitals formed, it's where we're at.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine the atoms dancing, one s and two ps join hands to create a stable company of three, forming bonds in a trigonal spree.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • H for Hybridisation, S for sp, T for trigonal planar - easy to remember!

🎯 Super Acronyms

SP3 = Strong Bonds, Pyramidal Shapes, Perfect angles.

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  • Term: Hybridisation

    Definition:

    The process of combining atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that can explain the geometry of molecules.

  • Term: sp Hybridisation

    Definition:

    Hybridisation involving one s and one p orbital to form two equivalent sp hybrid orbitals with linear geometry.

  • Term: sp2 Hybridisation

    Definition:

    Hybridisation involving one s and two p orbitals to form three equivalent sp2 hybrid orbitals with trigonal planar geometry.

  • Term: sp3 Hybridisation

    Definition:

    Hybridisation involving one s and three p orbitals to form four equivalent sp3 hybrid orbitals with tetrahedral geometry.