Question

Draw the shape of molecular orbitals obtained by overlap of s and p orbitals.

Answer 1

This is how you draw it

Answer 2

Shape of molecular orbitals obtained by overlapping of s and p orbitals

• To draw the shape of molecular orbitals obtained by overlapping of s and p orbital, the shape of the s orbital and p orbital must be drawn first.
• The 's' orbital is spherical and can hold a maximum of two electrons in it.
• On the other hand, 'p' orbital is in shape in whcih two circles are overlapping each other and it can hold a maximum of six electrons.
• When these two orbitals overlap each other it leads to the formation of sigma bonding and gives structure in which both the 's' and 'p' orbitals joined together.
• The shape of s orbital, p orbital and molecular orbitals obtained by overlap are given in the attachment.