12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Which term describes the process in which atomic orbitals mix to form new, equivalent orbitals suitable for bonding?

What is the hybridization of the central phosphorus atom in PCl_3?

Given that ICl_3 is sp^3d hybridized, what are its electronic and molecular geometries?

What is the hybridization of the central iodine atom in ICl_5?

In the molecule ethene (C_2H_4), what types of orbitals are used to form the sigma bond (bond a) between the two carbon atoms?

Which concept explains how carbon can form both graphite and diamond with different structures?

What is the hybridization of the iodine atom in ICl_3?

Which type of hybridization occurs when four atomic orbitals are mixed to form hybrid orbitals?

In which of the following types of chemical bonding are hybrid orbitals formed?

What is the hybridization of the central iodine atom in IF_5?

What is the name of the hybrid orbitals used by sulfur in SCl_2?

What is the hybridization of the central iodine atom in the iodine trifluoride (IF_3) molecule?

Which of the following molecules has a central atom that is sp^3 hybridized?

What is the hybridization of the central carbon atom in CH2O (formaldehyde)?

What is the hybridization of the central iodine atom in the tetrachloroiodide anion, ICl4^-?