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There are three types of sp hybrid orbitals:

sp...180 degrees

sp2...120 degrees

sp3...109 degrees

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When an s obital hybridizes with one p orbital what is the angle between the resulting orbitals?

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How far apart are the sp orbitals in an sp hybridization?

120 Degrees Fahrenheit


Combination of one s orbital with one p orbital?

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Does Carbon use sp hybrid orbitals in ClCN?

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Why 2 carbon atoms cant form 4 bonds between them?

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The hybridized orbitals responsible for the bent shape of the water molecule are?

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What is the hybridization of Se in SeF6?

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