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torybrooks

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Question 1

When a carbon atom has sp3 hybridization, it has:

◦ four π bonds.
◦ three π bonds and one σ bond.
◦ two π bonds and two σ bonds.
◦ one π bond and three σ bonds.
◦ four σ bonds.

Question 2

When comparing Be2 and H2:
 
I.
Be2 is more stable because it contains both bonding and antibonding valence electrons.
 
II.
H2 has a higher bond order than Be2.
 
III.
H2 is more stable because it only contains σ1s electrons.
 
IV.
H2 is more stable because it is diamagnetic, whereas Be2 is paramagnetic.
 


◦ I, II
◦ III only
◦ II, III
◦ II, III, IV
◦ III, IV
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Marked as best answer by torybrooks on Mar 21, 2021

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Reply #1 on: Mar 21, 2021
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torybrooks

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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