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Chemistry 2
Orbital Hybridization, MO Theory, LE + MO models
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 4
09/02/2011

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Term
Hybridization
Definition
The mixing of two or more atomic orbitals of similar energies on the same atom to produce new orbitals of equal energies.
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Hybridized Orbitals
Definition
Orbitals of equal energy produced by the combination of two or more orbitals on the same atom.
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LE model consists of
Definition
Lewis Structure
VSPER
Hybrid orbital labeling.
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Shortcomings of LE model
Definition
1) incorrectly assumes taht electrons are localized.
2) Cannot deal with molecules containing unpaired electrons effectively.
3) Gives no direct information about bond energies.
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Lone pair electron orbital is ____ than bonding pair electron orbital
Definition
FATTER
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Name the vespr hybred orbitals including angles.
Definition
linear 180
trigonal planar 120
tetrahedral 109.5
trigonal bipirimidal 120, 90
octahedral 90, 90
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