Why Is There No Hybridization in HCl?

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The discussion centers on the confusion surrounding the orbital overlap in hydrochloric acid (HCl) and the concept of hybridization. It is clarified that the overlap involves a p orbital from chlorine and an s orbital from hydrogen, rather than hybridized sp³ orbitals. Participants question why hybridization occurs in water but not in HCl, seeking criteria for determining when hybridization is present. The conversation emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of orbital interactions in different molecular contexts. Ultimately, the distinction between hybridization in various compounds is crucial for grasping molecular bonding.
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Help I am really confused! Orbital overlap in Hcl.

Hi,

The orbital overlap in HCl is due to hybridization between one sp³ oribital from Cl and one s orbital from H.

So why does the following picture say that the orbital overlap is between one p orbital from Cl and one s orbital from H??

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Thanks in advance!
 
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mcfaker said:
Hi,

The orbital overlap in HCl is due to hybridization between one sp³ oribital from Cl and one s orbital from H.

No. Forget you ever heard this.
 
why is there no hybridization there? if there isnt, how do I determine if hybridization occurs?

In water hybridization occurs, why not here? how do I determine if hybridization occurs?
please help me I am confused!
 
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