Chemistry (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780321943170
Author: John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay, Jill Kirsten Robinson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.9P
PRACTICE 8.9 Describe the hybridization of the carbon atom in carbon dioxide, and make a rough sketch of the molecule showing its hybrid orbitals and 
bonds.
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For each statement, indicate whether it is true or false. (a) The greater the orbital overlap in a bond, the weaker the bond. [b] The greater the orbital overlap in a bond, the shorter the bond. [c] To create a hybrid orbital, you could use the s orbital on one atom with a p orbital on another atom. [d] Nonbonding electron pairs cannot occupy a hybrid orbital.
6. What is the hybridization state of the boron atom in the following compound?
7. Nitrogen is the central atom in each of the species given.
(a) Draw the Lewis electron-dot structure for each of the species.
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NO₂ NO₂ NO₂
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