Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The hybrid orbital sp2 is to be defined.
Concept introduction:
The hybridization is a process in which mixing of two or more atomic orbitals occurs, thuis resulting in the new hybrid orbit. These atomic orbitals which are going to mix have slightly different energies as compared to each other.
(b)
Interpretation:
The symbol
Concept introduction:
There are two types of molecular orbital which are bonding molecular orbit and the antibonding molecular orbital. An antibonding molecular orbital is represented by the sign of asterisk. This antibonding molecular orbital weakens the bonding between any two atoms.
(c)
Interpretation:
The term bond order is to be defined.
Concept introduction:
Bond order can be defined as the number of
(d)
Interpretation:
The term p bond is to be defined.
Concept introduction:
The covalent bonds which are formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals are called pi bonds. In this bond, formations overlap of p-orbitals of two atoms occurs which are placed parallel to each other.
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