Chapter 18, Problem 18.13P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The geometry of ${\left[\text{Zn}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{4}}\right]}^{2-}$ ion with the help of hybridization is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Hybridization is the mixing of orbitals. After mixing of orbitals, the hybrid orbital is formed which has lower energy than $s$ and $p$ orbitals. The hybrid orbitals give definite geometry to a molecule.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The geometry of $\left[\text{Pd}{\left({\text{PPh}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{4}}\right]$ with the help of hybridization is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Hybridisation is the mixing of orbitals. After mixing of orbitals, the hybrid orbital is formed which has lower energy than $s$ and $p$ orbitals. The hybrid orbital gives definite geometry to a molecule.