5.7 Valence Bond Theory

A Pi bond is formed by

A Pi bond is stronger than Sigma bond

According to valence bond theory, which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in HBr ?

The process of mixing together 2 or more atomic orbitals that have similar energies is called .......

Sulphur atom (SO₃) undergo ............ hybridization

sp2 will form a .......

The sp3 hybrid orbitals involve

Two carbon atom form a linear shaped ethene, C₂H_{4 ,} molecule when bonded with four other hydrogen atom. Prior to bonding, the carbon undergoes ......

For ........ , molecular geometry cannot always be accounted only s and p orbitals hybridize.

We must include d orbitals in the hybridization concept for formation of molecules with.......

i) trigonal bipyramidal

ii) trigonal planar

iii) tetrahedral shape

iv) octahedral geometries