What type of bond formation occurs in sp2 hybridized carbon?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which type of bond formation takes place in carbon atoms that are sp2 hybridized, with options provided to choose from. This involves understanding the hybridization concept in chemistry.
Answer
Sigma bond and pi bond.
When sp2 hybridized carbon atoms bond, they form a sigma bond with their sp2 orbitals and a pi bond with their unhybridized p orbitals.
Answer for screen readers
When sp2 hybridized carbon atoms bond, they form a sigma bond with their sp2 orbitals and a pi bond with their unhybridized p orbitals.
More Information
In sp2 hybridization, three of the four orbitals are hybridized (one s and two p orbitals form sp2 hybrids), which participate in creating sigma bonds. The remaining unhybridized p orbital overlaps sideways to create a pi bond, as seen in double-bonded carbon, such as in ethylene.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the number and type of bonds in sp2 hybridization. Remember that sigma bonds are formed by head-to-head overlap of hybrid orbitals, while pi bonds are formed by side-to-side overlap of unhybridized p orbitals.
Sources
- Orbital Picture of Bonding - Orbital Combinations Hybridization Theory and Molecular Orbitals - chem.libretexts.org
- What is an sp2 hybridized carbon atom? + Example - Socratic - socratic.org
- sp2 hybridized orbitals and pi bonds (video) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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