Hybridization Notation

[Ryan Danis 1J]

If there is a molecule with let’s say dsp3 hybridization does it matter if we put the d first? Or can we say sp3d?

[gillianozawa4I]

Either notation is correct.

[Elle_Mendelson_2K]

I believe Lavelle prefers the d to be at the end.

[g orloff 1J]

Either way works but in a previous post i believe sp3d is preferred.

[Katie_Duong_1D]

Both are correct. However, Lavelle has a personal preference for sp3d because it looks more uniform when listed with other hybridizations (sp, sp2, sp3, sp3d2)

[KHuang1L]

The examples in class had sp3d.

[Zubair Ahmed 1L]

Either notation is acceptable but Dr. Lavelle mentioned that he prefers the d orbital to placed at the end.

[Riley Dean 2D]

On a test will both notations be counted as correct?

[Brandon Sanchez 3J]

Both notations are correct but Lavelle prefers to have it placed at the end like sp3d.

[Abhi4F]

Both methods are correct

[Anand Narayan 1G]

both ways of writing it are correct