Orbitals and Hybridization

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Physical Chemistry › Orbitals and Hybridization

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1

Which of the following are true regarding and orbitals?

I. Both and orbitals can contain a maximum of two electrons

II. In a given shell, orbitals are more numerous because they are spherical in shape

III. orbitals have lower energy than orbitals within the same shell

2

What is true when comparing the electron configuration of elemental sodium and sodium cation ?

3

It is observed that a molecule has three hybridized orbitals in its outermost shell. What can you conclude about this molecule?

4

What is the hybridization on the nitrogen atom in a molecule of ammonia?

5

Which of the following is true regarding carbon tetrachloride?

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