Organic Chemistry
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Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.7, Problem 26P
Explain why a σ bond formed by overlap of s orbital with an sp3 orbital of carbon is stronger than a σ bond formed by overlap of an s orbital with a p orbital of carbon.
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