Chapter 23, Problem 23.77SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Draw an orbital overlap picture of methane( $C{H}_4$ ) with carbon atoms in $s{p}^3$ hybridization and the orbital picture of methane with carbon atoms in $s{p}^2$ hybridization. Explain why the carbon atom of methane is more stable molecule in $s{p}^3$ hybridization than in $s{p}^2$ hybridization.

Concept Used:

VSEPR stands for Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion. In chemistry, VSEPR theory is a model used in order to predict the geometry of each molecule by calculating the number of electron pairs that surrounds the central atoms.