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orbitals are 'hybridized' when some energy has been distributed to them so they are no longer distinct as atomic orbitals, distinct as separate 's' and 'p' orbitals but are 2 equal orbitals called 'sp' hybridized.

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Is ch4 sp-hybridized compound?

No it is not sp hybridized is sp3 hybridized compound


What is the outer shell of carbon?

The valence shell of carbon is a linear combination of 2s and 2p^3 we typically call the sp^3 hybridized orbital or the sp^2 hybridized orbital depending on the number of sigma bonds to carbon four or three respectively. There is also sp linear hybridization otherwise known as the triple bond motif of carbon.


Is ch4 an sp-hybridized compound?

It is not sp hybridized.It is sp3 hybridized compound.


Sp hybridized orbitals are what?

sp hybrid orbitals are literally a hybrid of the S and P orbitals. in P block atoms that have 4 distinct bonds or non bonding pairs of electrons the valence electrons organize into 4 sp hybrid orbitals that point out from the nucleus like the points of a tetrahedron.


Combination of one s orbital with one p orbital?

s orbitals are spherical, so there cannot be any angle 'between' an s orbital and a p orbital. However, each lobe of a p orbital is perpendicular (90 degrees in all directions) to the surface of an s orbital.


What is the hybridization of carbon in ClCN?

sp2. Even though there is a double bond the hybridization will be sp2 (with the pi-bond considered non-hybridized)


What is the hybridization of nitrogen in NF3?

The hybridization is sp3 because N is bonded to 3 hydrogen groups and contains two unpaired electrons. For these three bonds and unpaired electron the s orbital and three p orbitals hybridize forming __ __ __ __ sp3 hybridized orbitals.


What is hybridization of C in CO?

C in carbon monoxide is sp hybridized.


What is the hybridization of C in CO?

C in carbon monoxide is sp hybridized.


Hybridization of SiCl4?

sp^3


How do you determine sp sp2 sp3?

To determine the hybridization of a carbon atom (or similar atoms), examine its bonding and geometry. If the atom forms two bonds and has no lone pairs, it is sp hybridized, resulting in a linear shape. If it forms three bonds and/or has one lone pair, it is sp² hybridized, leading to a trigonal planar arrangement. Lastly, if it forms four bonds and has no lone pairs, it is sp³ hybridized, resulting in a tetrahedral geometry.


What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in CH3CN?

The carbon atom in CH3CN is sp hybridized.