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Why would the bond angle increase when the S character of a hybrid orbital increase?

Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2016 2:09 pm

by Yinhan_Liu_1D

Is it due to the decreased energy level when S character increases?

I would appreciate your help.

Re: Why would the bond angle increase when the S character of a hybrid orbital increase?

Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2016 2:14 pm

by Lucy Dong 1G

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I found a question similar to yours! Hope this helps :)