Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Bonding and antibonding orbitals that correspond to
Concept Introduction:
Linear combination of atomic orbital occurs to form molecular orbitals. The characteristics of new molecular orbital depend upon by the kind and number of orbitals used in the hybridization. The new molecular orbitals are always equal in number to number of atomic orbitals that combine.
Bonding orbitals are formed when the wave function of the two atomic orbitals meet by constructive interference while antibonding orbitals are formed as a result of destructive interference.
(b)
Interpretation:
Bonding and antibonding orbitals that correspond to
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The manner
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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