Chapter 23, Problem 23.21P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hybridization of each oxygen atom in the Pyridoxine, the precursor to vitamin B₆, is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Hybridization is the process of making new atomic orbitals of same energy level by the atomic orbitals of different energy level.

During the process of hybridization, the atomic orbitals thus formed have same capacity as the original atomic orbital.