Orbital Hybridisation: How Tetragon in sp3 is Formed

In summary, orbital hybridization is a concept in chemistry that involves the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals, resulting in different shapes and energies than the original orbitals. Tetragon in sp3 refers to the hybridization of four atomic orbitals, resulting in four sp3 hybrid orbitals, achieved by mixing one s orbital and three p orbitals. The purpose of orbital hybridization is to explain the bonding and molecular geometry of molecules, providing a more accurate understanding than using only atomic orbitals. Orbital hybridization can also affect bond angles by determining the arrangement of hybrid orbitals around a central atom. Examples of molecules with tetragon in sp3 hybridization include methane, ethane, and propane, with four hybrid
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In sp3 hybridisation, how a tetragon is formed? As per book, in ch4 (methane) there are four sigma bond of same length and strength.
But we are having three sp sigma bonds (between s of H and p of C) and one ss sigma bond( between s of H and s of C). Then how can sp and ss sigma bond be of same length and strength?
 
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You don't understand the concept of hybridization. Reread your book.
 

1. What is orbital hybridization?

Orbital hybridization is a concept in chemistry that involves the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals. These hybrid orbitals have different shapes and energies than the original atomic orbitals.

2. How is tetragon in sp3 formed?

Tetragon in sp3 refers to the hybridization of four atomic orbitals, resulting in four sp3 hybrid orbitals. This is achieved by mixing one s orbital and three p orbitals, resulting in a tetrahedral arrangement of the hybrid orbitals.

3. What is the purpose of orbital hybridization?

The purpose of orbital hybridization is to explain the bonding and molecular geometry of molecules. It allows for a more accurate understanding of molecular structures and properties than using only atomic orbitals.

4. How does orbital hybridization affect bond angles?

Orbital hybridization can affect bond angles by determining the arrangement of hybrid orbitals around a central atom. The type of hybridization (e.g. sp, sp2, sp3) can also affect the bond angles in a molecule.

5. What are some examples of molecules with tetragon in sp3 hybridization?

Some examples of molecules with tetragon in sp3 hybridization include methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), and propane (C3H8). These molecules have four hybrid orbitals arranged in a tetrahedral geometry around the central carbon atom.

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