2.2 – Valence Bond Theory

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand how hybridization occurs using an electron configuration.
  2. Identify an atom in a molecule as spx-hybridized (where x = 1, 2, or 3) or unhybridized.
  3. Identify s, p, and hybridized spx orbitals and the resulting bond angles and geometries.
  4. Distinguish between σ and π bonding and explain their significance.

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