Organische Chemie 03 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is hybridization?
A
A model to explain distinct bonds
2
Q
How do you determine an atom’s steric number?
A
You count the number of sigma bonds plus the amount of lone pairs.
3
Q
Why are bonds from sp2 orbitals shorter?
A
They have more s character, thus the electron density is closer to the core.
4
Q
How can you use the steric number to determine the hybridization?
A
SN 4 = sp3
SN 3 = sp2
SN 2 = sp1
5
Q
Do you understand hybridization?
A
Yes
