Question

What is hybridization? Why it is important?

Answer 1

Hybridization is a concept of general chemistry, it is used inboth organic and inorganic one.Its relatively big importance for organic chemistry is due to thefact that it is the only simple model which can explain (approximately) molecular geometry of organic compounds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The main features of hybridization are as under :-

1. The number of hybrid orbitals is equal to the number of atomic orbital that get hybridised .

2. The hybridized orbitals are equivalent in energy and shape.

3. The hybrid orbitals and more effective in forming stable bonds than the pure atomic orbitals .

4. These hybrid orbitals are directed in space in some preferred direction to have minimum repulsion between electron pairs and thus a stable arrangement is obtained. Therefore , the type of hybridization indicates the geometry of the molecules .