Hello, Iβm Avinto, your guide to the fascinating concept of Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals. This subtopic explores how atomic orbitals combine to form new hybrid orbitals that dictate the shapes and structures of molecules. Weβll dive into the types of hybridization, including
π
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,
π
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, and
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sp, and analyze the shapes of these hybrid orbitals. Finally, weβll uncover how these orbitals overlap to form molecular bonds, creating the intricate geometries of molecules.