Chapter 10.5, Problem 1PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

With the assumption of $\text{N}$ is $\text{sp-hybridized}$, the bonding in the hydrogen cyanide molecule, $\text{HCN}$ has to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

The bonding in the molecules with double and triple bonds, can be explained by the concept of hybridization.

Hybridization is the concept of mixing of atomic orbitals to obtain new orbitals which are known as hybrid orbitals.  The hybrid orbitals have different energies, shapes than the component atomic orbitals.