Chapter 5, Problem 5.50SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hybridization of the various carbon atoms present in Bupropion has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Orbital hybridization:

• In hybridization, atomic orbitals are mixed to form new hybrid orbitals.
• The formed hybrid orbitals are having different energies, shapes, etc.,
• The newly formed hybrid orbitals are suitable for the pairing of electrons to give chemical bonds in valence bond theory.
• ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybrid orbitals is produced by hybridization of single s-orbital and three p-orbital.
• ${\text{sp}}^2$ hybrid orbitals is produced by hybridization between one s-orbital and two p-orbitals.
• $\text{sp }$ hybrid orbitals is produced by hybridization of single s-orbital and single p-orbital.