Describe the bonding in propane, C_3H_8, a fuel often used in rural homes and ca

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Describe the bonding in propane, C_3H_8, a fuel often used in rural homes and campers, and tell what kinds of orbitals on each atom overlap to form the C - C and C - H bonds. Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer. 2s sp^3 sp sp^2 1s Each C is hybridized. The C - C bonds are formed by the overlap of one singly occupied hybrid orbital from each C. The C - H bonds are formed by the overlap of one singly occupied orbital on C with a singly occupied H orbital.

Explanation / Answer

The formula to calculate hybridization is:

n= 1/2 [group no. central atom +no. of monovalent atoms attached to central metal atom (except oxygen) + magnitude of negative charge - magnitude of positive charge]

n= 1/2 [4 +4 + 0-0]

n= 1/2 [4)

=4 means SP3

Each C is sp3 hybrid

The C-C bonds are formed by the overlap of one singly occupied sp3 hydrid orbital form each C atom

The C-H bonds are formed by the overlap of one singly occupied sp3 hydrid orbital on C atom with a singly occupied H 1s orbital

The electronic configuration of H : 1s1

And C in ground state 1s2,2s2 ,2p2

In exited state is 1s2 2s12p3

2s and 2p orbital undergoes in hybridization and form four sp3 hybrid orbital which has single electron in each.

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