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Interpretation:
The hybrid orbital that will result from the interaction shown is to be derived. Whether the resulting orbital will be different from the ones shown in Figure 3-9a and 3-9b is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
The orbitals of the same atom can mix to form two or more hybrid orbitals. When s and p orbitals mix, they form two hybrid orbitals, oriented at
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Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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- Organic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage Learning