Chapter 13, Problem 13.89E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The $90\%$ probability surface diagrams for $sp$, $s{p}^2$, and $s{p}^3$ hybrid orbitals using $n=2$ hydrogen-like wavefunctions as the bases for the hybrid orbitals is to be constructed.

Concept introduction:

Hybridization is the combination of two or more atomic orbitals to form the same number of hybrid orbitals, each having the same shape and energy. Number of groups around the atom is equal to number of orbitals hybridized to give hybrid atomic orbitals.