Chapter 14, Problem 9E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for forming hybridize atomic orbitals to explain the bonding in covalent compounds should be determined. The type of bonds should be determined form from hybrid orbitals, $\sigma \text{ or }\pi$

Concept Introduction:

Covalent compounds: The compounds which consists of two or more non-metals. Covalent bond is present between non-metals which involve sharing of electron pairs.

When two atomic orbitals combine with each other to produce hybrid orbitals, redistribution of energy of orbitals of distinct atoms to form orbitals with equal energy occurs. This process is known as hybridization and the formed new orbitals are known as hybrid orbitals.