CHEM 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Vsepr Theory, Trigonal Planar Molecular Geometry

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The overlap of atomic orbitals would cause bonds to form 90 degree angles. According to the vsepr model, the angles of molecules can range from 90 degrees to. Hybrid orbitals being formed allows atoms to use specific orbitals when bonding. Hybrid orbitals also allow the atom to reach its minimum energy when bonding to other atoms sp3 orbitals. Combination of s and three p orbitals form four sp3 hybrid orbitals. Tetrahedral structures typically have sp3 hybridization sp2 orbitals. Combination of s and two p orbitals form three sp2 hybrid orbitals. Trigonal planar structures typically have sp2 hybridization. Because there are three p orbitals and only 2 are hybridized, the leftover p orbital is left unhybridized. sp orbitals. Combination of s and one p orbital form two sp orbitals.

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