Chapter 20, Problem 20.49QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of ${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{6}}$ has to be drawn and also the bonding of ${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{6}}$ with ${\text{B}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ has to be compared.

Concept Introduction:

Hybridization:

  Formation of new molecular orbitals by mixing two or more atomic orbitals on the same central atom is known as hybridization.  Formed new molecular orbitals are called as hybrid orbitals.