20. Explain how single bonds form, based on quantum mechanical concepts. 21. What experimentally observed property of methane makes it necessary to invoke the concept of hybridization to explain the structure of methane? 22. List the five possible shapes of hybrid orbitals. 32. Pre ion you

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20. Explain how single bonds form, based on quantum
mechanical concepts.
21. What experimentally observed property of methane
makes it necessary to invoke the concept of
hybridization to explain the structure of methane?
22. List the five possible shapes of hybrid orbitals.
32. Pre
ion
you
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