Figure 5.4 shows the formation of three sp 2 hybrid orbitals (see eqs. 5.35.5). (a) Confirm that

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Figure 5.4 shows the formation of three sp2 hybrid orbitals (see eqs. 5.3–5.5). 

(a) Confirm that the directionalities of the three hybrids are as specified in the figure. 

(b) Show that eqs. 5.3 and 5.5 correspond to normalized wavefunctions.


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Figure 5.4.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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