Can any sigma or pi bond forms between pz-orbital and s-orbital?
2006-07-11 23:56:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
sorry, typing error
it is between orbital pz and orbital d
NOT between pz and s
2006-07-12 01:06:58 · update #1
A sigma molecular bond may form between an s and adjacent pz atomic orbitals provided they are of the proper energy. Remember only atomic orbitals of similar energy levels can mix.
A pi bond may NOT be formed by an atomic s orbital at all. Pi bonds have a nodal plane where the wavefunctions are of opposite sign and can only be formed by atomic and molecular orbitals that exhibit a nodal plane.
An s atomic orbital exhibits no planer node (its wavefunction is spherically symmetrical).
2006-07-12 01:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by DrSean 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes absolutely. You can form a sigma or a pi bond between the pz orbital and d-orbitals.
2006-07-12 08:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋