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Ch.10 - Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
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Chapter 10, Problem 65

Write a hybridization and bonding scheme for each molecule that contains more than one interior atom. Indicate the hybridization about each interior atom. Sketch the structure, including overlapping orbitals, and label all bonds using the notation shown in Examples 10.6 and 10.7. a. N2H2 (skeletal structure HNNH) b. N2H4 (skeletal structure H2NNH2) c. CH3NH2 (skeletal structure H3CNH2)

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Identify the interior atoms in each molecule. For N2H2, the interior atoms are the two nitrogen atoms. For N2H4, the interior atoms are also the two nitrogen atoms. For CH3NH2, the interior atoms are the carbon and nitrogen atoms.
Determine the hybridization of each interior atom. For N2H2, each nitrogen atom is sp2 hybridized due to the presence of a double bond. For N2H4, each nitrogen atom is sp3 hybridized as they form single bonds. For CH3NH2, the carbon is sp3 hybridized and the nitrogen is also sp3 hybridized.
Sketch the molecular structure for each compound, showing the overlapping orbitals. For N2H2, depict the sp2 hybrid orbitals on each nitrogen atom overlapping with hydrogen's s orbitals and the other nitrogen's sp2 orbitals. For N2H4, show the sp3 hybrid orbitals on each nitrogen overlapping with hydrogen's s orbitals and the other nitrogen's sp3 orbitals. For CH3NH2, show the carbon's sp3 hybrid orbitals overlapping with hydrogen's s orbitals and the nitrogen's sp3 orbitals.
Label all bonds in the structures. For N2H2, label the N-H bonds as sigma (σ) bonds and the N=N bond as one sigma (σ) and one pi (π) bond. For N2H4, label all N-H and N-N bonds as sigma (σ) bonds. For CH3NH2, label the C-H and N-H bonds as sigma (σ) bonds, and the C-N bond as a sigma (σ) bond.
Review the bonding scheme to ensure all bonds and hybridizations are correctly represented, and that the molecular geometry is consistent with the hybridization states.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Hybridization

Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that can accommodate the bonding requirements of a molecule. For example, in nitrogen compounds, sp3, sp2, or sp hybridization can occur depending on the number of bonds and lone pairs around the nitrogen atom. Understanding hybridization helps predict molecular geometry and bond angles.
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Bonding and Overlapping Orbitals

Bonding involves the interaction of atomic orbitals to form covalent bonds, where electrons are shared between atoms. Overlapping orbitals create sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds, which are essential for determining the structure and stability of molecules. Visualizing these overlaps aids in understanding molecular shapes and bond types.
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Molecular Geometry

Molecular geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, which is influenced by hybridization and the presence of lone pairs. The VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory helps predict the geometry based on electron pair repulsion, leading to specific shapes like linear, trigonal planar, or tetrahedral. This understanding is crucial for accurately sketching molecular structures.
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Write a hybridization and bonding scheme for each molecule or ion. Sketch the structure, including overlapping orbitals, and label all bonds using the notation shown in Examples 10.6 and 10.7.

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