Multiple Choice
Which type of mutation helped lead to the understanding that the genetic code is based on triplets?
1. A Review of General Chemistry
Intro to Organic Chemistry
Struggling with Organic Chemistry?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
Which of the following statements best expresses the concept of hybridization in organic chemistry?
A
Hybridization involves the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals.
B
Hybridization refers to the transfer of electrons between atoms.
C
Hybridization is the process of breaking chemical bonds to form new compounds.
D
Hybridization is the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that hybridization in organic chemistry refers to the concept where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals. This is crucial for explaining the geometry of molecular bonding.
Recognize that hybrid orbitals are formed to allow atoms to form bonds in specific geometries, which are not possible with the original atomic orbitals alone.
Identify that hybridization does not involve the transfer of electrons between atoms, which is a different concept related to ionic bonding.
Clarify that hybridization is not about breaking chemical bonds to form new compounds; rather, it is about the formation of new orbitals for bonding.
Note that hybridization is not the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule, but rather the rearrangement of orbitals to facilitate bonding in a specific geometry.
2:18mWatch next
Master Organic molecules in your everyday life. with a bite sized video explanation from Johnny
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice
Intro to Organic Chemistry practice set
Problem sets built by lead tutorsExpert video explanations