Electron Density of \(\sigma\) and \(\pi\) Bonds
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H \ C = O; but a p orbital is used for the pi bond between C and O. / H
- What hybrid atomic orbitals are used for the \(\ce{C}\) in \(\ce{CCl4}\)?
Discussion -
The sp3 hybrid AO's have points towards the vertices of a tetrahedron. - What is the value of the bond angles around the \(\ce{C}\) atom in \(\ce{CH3OH}\)?
Discussion -
The tetrahedral arrangement of the bonds around \(\ce{C}\) in methanol gives an average bond angle of 109.5°. - Hint: The bond order is 1.5 in benzene.
Discussion -
Three double bonds spread over 6 \(\ce{C-C}\) bonds. Thus, the bond order is 1.5.
Contributors and Attributions
Chung (Peter) Chieh (Professor Emeritus, Chemistry @ University of Waterloo)