What is the difference between sp, sp2, and sp3 hybridization?
Posted February 22, 2024
Answer
Basis of differentiation |
Sp hybridization |
Sp2 hybridization |
Sp3 hybridization |
Definition |
Is the hybridization between an s and p orbital |
Is the hybridization between one s orbital and two p orbitals |
Is the hybridization between one s orbital and 3 p orbitals |
Percentage of s character |
S characteristic is 50% |
S characteristic is 33% |
S characteristic is 25% |
Percentage of p character |
P characteristic is 50% |
P characteristic is 66% |
P characteristic is 75% |
Geometry of orbital arrangement |
Linear |
Trigonal planar |
Tetrahedral |
Angle between orbitals |
180° |
120° |
109.5° |
Unhybridized p orbitals |
Two unhybridized p orbitals |
One unhybridized p orbital |
Does not have any unhybridized p orbitals |
Additional resources
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