2sp2 and sp2

[Donavin Collins 1F]

Does anyone know if we would be marked down for writing sp2 rather than 2sp2 and vice versa?

[Kendall 3H]

I think Linden said in the review session that we can just write sp2

[Kylie Lim 4G]

I think that sp2 is fine for hybridization, but if it asks which orbitals are overlapping like in the Marshmallow review question 17 it might be safer to just write 2sp2

[005384106]

I think sp2 is fine. The 2 at the beginning only clarifies the energy level.

[Maika Ngoie 1B]

Unless the question specifically asks for the energy level to be specified, sp2 should be fine

[Betania Hernandez 2E]

sp2 should be fine if the question didn't specifically ask for the orbitals that they were in.

[Mallika Chimpiri 3K]

You should specify 2sp2 only if the orbital is asked!

[kpang_4H]

For hybridization, the 2 is not needed, but it is if asking about specific orbitals

[Lauren Lewis3L]

The 2 in the front is not needed it just lists the group. You can just drop the 2 off in the front. Just matters if you accurately know the geometric shape and the electron densities.

[Michelle Chan 1J]

I think you only need to write 2 if the questions asks for it specifically.

[Hussain Chharawalla 1G]

If the question is asking for hybridization, then sp2 is fine. I don't believe it was asking for specific level and hybridization.