sp3 hybridization The process of mixing of one s- orbital with three p- orbitals in an atom to form four sp3 hybrid orbitals of equivalent energy is
61.Covalent Bonding(7)- Hybridization(2).
CONCEPT OF HYBRIDIZATION As we studied in the last post, Linus Pauling introduced an imaginary concept of ‘hybridization of atomic orbitals to explain the valency and
60. Covalent Bonding(6)- Hybridization(1).
From this post onwards, we start studying one of the most seminal theories in chemistry- THE HYBRIDIZATION THEORY. This theory was a giant leap forward.
59. Covalent Bonding(5)- VESPR model(3).
Lone pairs – AXIAL OR EQUATORIAL POSITION? In the structures mentioned in the previous post, we have two positions, namely – axial and equatorial. Equatorial
58. Covalent Bonding(4)- VESPR model(2).
In the VSEPR model, the valence shell is considered a sphere. The electron pairs are considered to be on this spherical surface, as far away
57. Covalent Bonding(3)- VESPR model(1).
In the last two posts, we discussed the valence bond theory (VBT) at length. The VBT theory is not foolproof and we shall discuss its
56. Covalent Bonding(2)- VBT (2)
The Valence bond theory (VBT) is one of the theories which explains the formation of the covalent bond. It is based on the assumption that
55. Covalent Bonding(1)- VBT (1)
Bonding in molecules forms the basis of elucidating their structure, which in turn dictates the properties of substances. In this post, we shall learn about
54. Types of bonds, Ionic bonds.
Chemistry encompasses the study of elements and the various species (compounds/ions/complexes etc) which are formed from these elements. It is imperative that we understand how
53. The Structural Formulae.
In this post, we shall study how to draw structural formulae for different organic molecules. Understanding the structural representation of molecules is very important, as
52. The Molecular Formula.
We studied the concept of empirical formula in the previous post. The empirical formula gives us the relative number of elements present in the compound.
51. The Empirical Formula.
This post is dedicated to understanding the empirical formula concept in organic chemistry. In the successive posts, we shall study other types of formulae too.
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