Chapter 20, Problem 20.55QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hybridization of Silicon in ${\text{SiCl}}_{\text{4}}$ and polarity of ${\text{SiCl}}_{\text{4}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Hybridization:

  Formation of new molecular orbitals by mixing two or more atomic orbitals on the same central atom is known as hybridization.  Formed new molecular orbitals are called as hybrid orbitals.