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What is sp^(2) hybridization ? Give characteristics of it. |
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Answer» Solution :Definition: ONE ns and THREE np orbitals of an atom having less difference in energy combine and form four equivalent orbitals having similar shape is called `sp^(3)` hybridization and form orbitals are called `sp^(3)` hybridization and form orbitals are called `sp^(3)` hybrid orbitals. Characteristics : there is 25% s-character and 75% p-character in each sp hybrid orbital The four `sp^(3)` hybrid orbitals so formed are directed towards the four corners of tetrahedron. The angle between `sp^(3)` hybrid orbital is `109^(@)`28..  ll four `sp^(3)` hybrid orbitals OVERLAP with s, p or hybrid orbitals of other atom on inter molar AXIS sigma bond arrange at `109.5^(@)` in three dimension & remain tetrahedral in shell. |
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