Chapter 20, Problem 20.52QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of ${\text{SiO}}_{\text{2}}$ has to be compared with the structure of ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$.

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.