Atomic and Molecular Orbitals

Molecular orbital theory is the most successful theoretical construct in explaining molecular properties.


sp hybrid Orbitals have 180 degree angle.

sp hybrid carbon with 2 remaining p orbitals


sp2 hybrid Atomic Orbitals


sp3 Hybrid Orbitals have 109 degree angle

Carbons with sp3 hybrid Orbitals are tetrahedral


Carbons with different hybrid Orbitals