Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure of
Concept Introduction:
Sigma (σ) bonds are the bonds in which shared hybrid orbital’s electron density are concentrated along the internuclear axis.
Pi (π) bonds are the bonds in which shared unhybridized orbital’s (p, d, etc) electron density are concentrated in above and below of the plane of the molecule.
(b)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
Lewis structure of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to (a).
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