Practice Hl: Advanced Bonding Concepts: Hybridization And Molecular Orbital Theory (3.5)

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Question 1.
What is hybridization?
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Think about how orbitals come together.
Question 2.
What type of bond is formed by the direct overlap of orbitals?
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Look for overlap in which the electron density is along the internuclear axis.
3Question 3.
What type of hybridization is used to create three equivalent orbitals?
- sp
- sp2
- sp3
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Identify the geometry that requires three domains.
4Question 4.
True or False: A pi bond can exist independently without a sigma bond.
- True
- False
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Think about how bonds are formed in double and triple connections.
Question 5.
Design a comprehensive molecular orbital diagram for the N2 molecule and calculate its bond order.
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Make sure to account for how the electrons fill the orbitals correctly.
Question 6.
Explain the implications of molecular orbital theory on the stability of large organic molecules with delocalization.
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Consider how resonance contributes to this stability.

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