Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
In reference to the following figure, which of the following statements is not true?
a. An incorrect structure for BeH2 is predicted if 2s and 2p orbitals of beryllium are overlapped with the 1s orbitals of H.
b. The bonds in the beryllium hydride molecule are formed by the overlap of 1s atomic orbitals on H and sp hybrid orbitals on Be.
c. The two Be–H bonds are of not equal length and energy.
d. Beryllium undergoes hybridization prior to bonding with hydrogen atoms.
e. A correct structure for BeH2 is predicted if 2s and 2p orbitals of beryllium are overlapped with the 1s orbitals of H.
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Be[(1s)² (2s)²]
No unpaired electrons
-2p
Energy,
1-2s
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1
Be[(1s)² (2s)' (2p)']
Two unpaired electrons
-2p](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F46de0c1e-5917-4c64-a14a-d20a61d029b2%2Fd77c1e0e-e230-40a5-a59a-b0155ceacdc0%2Fnqjl00w_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
A correct structure for BeH2 is predicted if 2s and 2p orbitals of beryllium are overlapped with the 1s orbitals of H.
It is the incorrect statement.
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