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Neha Sanghvi
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Hey, could anybody please explain what are delta bonds, how and why are they formed?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around delta bonds, including their formation, characteristics, and examples. Participants explore the nature of delta bonds in comparison to sigma and pi bonds, and inquire about the existence of other types of bonds, particularly those involving f-orbitals.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants describe delta bonds as interactions between all four lobes of two d-orbitals, noting that they are fairly rare and not very strong.
- There is a request for examples of delta bonds, indicating a desire for practical illustrations of the concept.
- Participants question whether there are other types of bonds beyond sigma, pi, and delta, specifically mentioning the possibility of bonds involving f-orbitals.
- One participant mentions a specific example of a delta bond, referring to 6d(delta symbol)g.
- A link to an external resource about quadruple bonds is provided, suggesting further exploration of related bonding concepts.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion contains multiple viewpoints regarding the characteristics and examples of delta bonds, as well as uncertainty about the existence of bonds involving f-orbitals. No consensus is reached on these topics.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the strength and rarity of delta bonds are present, but these are not universally agreed upon. The discussion lacks detailed definitions and examples of other potential bond types, particularly those involving f-orbitals.
- #2
TRCSF
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You know what sigma bonds are, a bond between two s-orbitals, or between an s-orbital and a p-orbital, etc? And a pi bond is between two p-orbitals, or between two lobes of d-orbitals, right? A delta bond is between all four lobes of two d-orbitals. Fairly rare and not a very strong interaction from what I understand.
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Neha Sanghvi
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TRCSF said:
Could you give some examples please? And are their any other sort of bonds, other than sigma, pi and delta? If so, could you explain them too, please?
- #4
bomba923
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Neha Sanghvi said:
Perhaps a type between f-orbitals? 
- #5
Neha Sanghvi
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bomba923 said:
Hey, I was just asking a question as we have bonds involving s, p and d orbitals, so why not f orbitals? And please, could you give me some delta bonds examples?
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InfinityINC
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The only example of a delta bond that comes to mind is 6d(delta symbol)g.
- #7
Dickfore
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I found this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadruple_bond"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadruple_bond"
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