Chapter 2 : Alkanes |
sp2 hybridisation
When a C atom is attached to 3 groups and so is involved
in 3 σ bonds, it requires 3 orbitals in the hybrid set. This requires that
it is sp2 hybridised. The general "steps" are similar to that
for seen previously sp3 hybridisation.
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You can view an animation of the hybridisation of the C orbitals if you wish. |
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Summary
© Dr. Ian Hunt, Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary |