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3.7.1 sp Hybridization
sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. Key Features · Two sp hybrid orbitals are formed. · They are arranged linearly at 180°. · Each has 50% s-character and 50% p-character. · They form sigma bond
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3.7.1 sp Hybridization
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sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ### Key Features - Two sp hybrid orbitals are formed. - They are arranged linearly at 180°. - Each has 50% s-character and 50% p-character. - They form **sigma bond
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sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ### Key Features - Two sp hybrid orbitals are formed. - They are arranged linearly at 180°. - Each has 50% s-character and 50% p-character. - They form **sigma bond
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Quick revision
- sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ###
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Important points
- sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ###
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sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ###
sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ### Key Features - *Two sp hybrid orbitals
- Definition
- sp hybridization is the mixing of one s and one p orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals of equal energy and shape. ### Key Features - *Two sp hybrid orbitals
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Define
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