Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781118452288
Author: David R. Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1.9, Problem 20CC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The types of bonds, atomic orbitals that form C-H bond and lone pairs of given formaldehyde structure are needed to be determined.

Concept introduction:

A bond is formed by sharing of valence electrons. A σ  bond is single bond that is formed between the atoms.  Double bond contains one σ  bond and one π bond.  Triple bond contains one σ  bond and two π bonds.

The atomic orbitals mix together to form a hybrid orbital which is suitable for forming bonds between the atoms to form a compound.  This mixing of hybrid orbitals is known as hybridization. The hybridization determines the geometry of the particular atom in the compound. Shortly to say

sp3hybridized =Four sigma (single) bonds

sp2hybridized =Three sigma (single) and one pi bonds (double)

sp hybridized =Two sigma (single) and two pi bonds (double)

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