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Which bond has the highest bond strength among the following options?
Which bond has the highest bond strength among the following options?
N2 exists at room temperature, while P2 does not exist because of the weak pi bond in P2.
N2 exists at room temperature, while P2 does not exist because of the weak pi bond in P2.
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What type of hybridization occurs in CH4?
What type of hybridization occurs in CH4?
sp3
The order of bond dissociation energy in halogen molecules is ___ > ___ > ___ > ___.
The order of bond dissociation energy in halogen molecules is ___ > ___ > ___ > ___.
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Match the following bonding characteristics with their corresponding bond types:
Match the following bonding characteristics with their corresponding bond types:
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Which statement accurately describes s and p bonds?
Which statement accurately describes s and p bonds?
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D-d overlapping can only occur between identical d orbitals.
D-d overlapping can only occur between identical d orbitals.
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What type of bond is formed by overlapping px orbitals along the x-axis?
What type of bond is formed by overlapping px orbitals along the x-axis?
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The strength of a covalent bond is directly proportional to the extent of __________.
The strength of a covalent bond is directly proportional to the extent of __________.
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Match the molecules to their type of overlapping:
Match the molecules to their type of overlapping:
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Study Notes
Valence Bond Theory (VBT)
- VBT explains chemical bonding by considering the overlap of atomic orbitals.
- p-d overlapping (π-bonding) involves the overlapping of p and d orbitals.
- p orbitals overlap with other p orbitals, resulting in pi bonds.
- The combinations of d orbitals used in the overlapping are listed, along with the type of bond formed
- Different types of d orbitals overlap with p orbitals to form different pi bonds. This can lead to differing bond types across different molecules.
- d-d overlapping (π-bonding)
- Different combinations of d orbitals overlap with each other to form pi bonds.
- The combinations in the table show how different d orbitals overlap to form different kinds of pi bonds (x/y, y/z, x/z).
- Again these different bond types can lead to differening molecules.
- Comparison between σ and π bonds.
- σ bonds result from head-on (axial) overlap of atomic orbitals.
- π bonds result from sideways (lateral) overlap of atomic orbitals.
- σ bonds are stronger than π bonds.
- σ bonds allow free rotation around the bond axis.
- π bonds do not allow free rotation around the bond axis.
- Factors affecting overlapping/bond strength.
- Size of orbital: Larger orbitals overlap less effectively than smaller ones; resulting in weaker bonds.
- Lone pair-lone pair repulsion: Repulsion between lone pairs weakens the bond.
- Directional nature of orbitals: The orbitals' directional properties influence bond strength. The stronger the directionality, the stronger the bond.
- Predicting bond nature based on orbital combinations.
- Different combinations of orbitals result in different types of bonds. The tables provide examples.
- Number of σ and π bonds in a given molecule:
- Example provided for the molecule CH3-CH=CH-C≡CH
- The number of σ and π bonds in a molecule depends on how many covalent bonds are present in the structure.
Hybridisation
- Hybridisation: Mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that have different shapes. These resulting orbitals are better positioned for bonding.
- Important in explaining the structure of molecules like methane where it produces a tetrahedral shape with identical bond lengths
- C atom uses hybrid orbitals with different overlaps and shapes to form bonds.
- Need for hybridisation
- The presence of hybridisation is necessary for certain molecular structures, such as CH4, to be explained.
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This quiz explores the concepts of Valence Bond Theory (VBT), focusing on the overlapping of atomic orbitals to explain various types of chemical bonds. Participants will examine p-d and d-d overlapping, as well as the distinctions between σ and π bonds. Test your understanding of these fundamental theories in chemical bonding.
