Important tips for Hybridization

Home / How To Determine Hybridization: A Shortcut

Bonding, Structure, and Resonance

How To Determine Hybridization: A Shortcut

Last updated: August 19th, 2022 |

A Shortcut For Determining The Hybridization Of An Atom In A Molecule

Here’s a shortcut for how to determine the hybridization of an atom in a molecule that will work in at least 95% of the cases you see in Org 1.

For a given atom:

Count the number of atoms connected to it (atoms – not bonds!)

Count the number of lone pairs attached to it.

Add these two numbers together.

If it’s 4, your atom is sp3.

If it’s 3, your atom is sp2.

If it’s 2, your atom is sp.

Shubham prakash

Published: 21st December 2022
Last Updated: 21st December 2022
Views: 9