Can the concept of hybridization be applied to what we consider ionic,

[Ashu2912]

Can the concept of hybridization be applied to what we consider ionic, such as MgCl2 (sp hybridization, if we apply it)?

 

[dextercioby]

By my knowledge, the answer is 'no'. Hybridization applies to covalent bonding only.

 

[gerrardz]

Ionic compond involves complete transfer of electron (or its wavefunction) from one atom to another , so hybrization does not apply. Dexter is right. Unless you wish to use Schrödinger equation to work out MO individually around the Anion.
Anyone will like to verify my statement ? I am beginner to learn quantum mechanics

 

[gerrardz]

In sp2 hybridization, how to obtain the normalization coefficients in the wavefuction of the hybrid orbitals, which always in surds ? Or pls some references? Thanks a lot

 

[Ashu2912]

Well, thanks a lot, but I'm unaware (as in not fully acquainted with) of quantum mechanics...

 

[DrDu]

Ionic compond involves complete transfer of electron (or its wavefunction) from one atom to another , so hybrization does not apply. Dexter is right. Unless you wish to use Schrödinger equation to work out MO individually around the Anion.
Anyone will like to verify my statement ? I am beginner to learn quantum mechanics

There are no completely ionic bonds. Hence hybridization is potentially relevant also for MgCl2.

 

[Ashu2912]

Ya, all bonds are partially ionic and partially covalent. So, what in the case of NaCl? And my main question - will the Fajan's rules and dipole moment-electronegativity concepts help us predict the primarily covalent or ionic nature of a bond, as in BF3 or AlCl3, which seem to be ionic but are primarily covalent. Where to start then - from covalent or ionic? or do these concepts help only in predicting the 'relative' covalent and ionic characters of similar bonds?