Problem: Classify these orbital descriptions by type. p d f sp sp2 sp3 sp3d σ2s π2p s
FREE Expert Solution
Recall: atomic orbital: s, p, d, and f (defined by quantum number l)
hybrid orbital: combination of 2 or more atomic orbitals in the same atom (valence bond theory)
molecular orbital: combination of atomic orbitals in different atoms (molecular orbital theory)
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Classify these orbital descriptions by type.
p d f sp sp2 sp3 sp3d σ2s π2p s