This theory has been proven wrong? What does the new theory state? With the new theory could you please explain how SF6 and IF7 forms?DrDu said:This theory has long been proven wrong. In the formation of main group compounds, d-orbitals are energetically too high to contribute in hybridization.
In terms of valence bond theory, which you seem to be learning at the moment, you would describe bonding in terms of resonating bonds.Priyadarshini said:This theory has been proven wrong? What does the new theory state? With the new theory could you please explain how SF6 and IF7 forms?
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Oh! Thank you!DrDu said:In terms of valence bond theory, which you seem to be learning at the moment, you would describe bonding in terms of resonating bonds.
Sp3d2 hybridisation refers to the mixing of one s orbital, three p orbitals, and two d orbitals to form six hybrid orbitals. On the other hand, sp3d3 hybridisation involves the mixing of one s orbital, three p orbitals, and three d orbitals to form seven hybrid orbitals. The main difference is the number of d orbitals involved in the hybridisation process.
The valence bond theory is a model that explains the formation of chemical bonds by overlapping atomic orbitals. In the case of sp3d2 and sp3d3 hybridisation, the theory explains the mixing of s, p, and d orbitals to form hybrid orbitals, resulting in the formation of covalent bonds.
The main factors that determine the type of hybridisation an atom undergoes are the number of valence electrons and the number of bonding and non-bonding electron pairs. If an atom has six valence electrons and two bonding electron pairs, it will undergo sp3d2 hybridisation. If it has six valence electrons and three bonding electron pairs, it will undergo sp3d3 hybridisation.
The concept of hybridisation explains the shapes of molecules by the mixing of atomic orbitals to form hybrid orbitals. These hybrid orbitals have specific orientations and can overlap with other orbitals to form covalent bonds. The shape of a molecule is determined by the arrangement of these hybrid orbitals around the central atom.
Yes, sp3d2 and sp3d3 hybridisation can occur in the same molecule. This is known as mixed hybridisation and is observed in molecules with more than one central atom. In these cases, different types of hybridisation may occur on different central atoms, depending on their bonding and electron pair arrangements.