What atomic or hybrid orbitals make up the sigma bond between N and H in ammonia, NH3 ? orbital on N + orbital on H What is the approximate H-N-H bond angle ?

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Sigma Bonding
Ao bond arises from the straight-on overlap of two atomic orbitals. The electron density lies along the axis of the two
bonded nuclei.
sp3 hybrid orbital
Example:
Sigma Bonding
in methane, CH4
1s orbital
What atomic or hybrid orbitals make up the sigma bond between N and H in ammonia, NH3 ?
orbital on N +
orbital on H
What is the approximate H-N-H bond angle ?
Transcribed Image Text:Sigma Bonding Ao bond arises from the straight-on overlap of two atomic orbitals. The electron density lies along the axis of the two bonded nuclei. sp3 hybrid orbital Example: Sigma Bonding in methane, CH4 1s orbital What atomic or hybrid orbitals make up the sigma bond between N and H in ammonia, NH3 ? orbital on N + orbital on H What is the approximate H-N-H bond angle ?
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