Chapter 9, Problem 104AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bonding about silicon in terms of hybrid orbitals is to be described. Silicon does not form some of the analogous compounds containing $\pi$ bonds is to be explained.

Concept introduction: Hybridization is the process of mixing atomic orbitals into hybrid orbitals to identify the structure of the compound. The process of hybridization is favorable because the energy of hybridized orbital is lower than their separated orbitals.

To determine: The bonding about silicon in terms of hybrid orbitals and the explanation for the statement that the silicon does not form some of the analogous compounds containing $\pi$ bonds.