1. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

2. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

3. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

4. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
We can use these hybrid orbitals to explain bonding, shape, and lots of other properties!
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

5. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
To create an orbital picture for ethane, we first combine an sp3-hybridized carbon atom with three hydrogens, to make a methyl radical...
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

6. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
... and then we combine two methyl radicals to generate a not-totally-accurate (but still very useful!) model of the electronic structure of ethane.
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

7. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
To create an analogous picture for ethene (ethylene), we combine an sp2-hybridized carbon atom with two hydrogens...
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1

8. Hybridization & Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory
... and then combine two fragments to generate a not-totally-accurate (but still very useful!) model of the electronic structure of ethene.
Chemistry 335 Supplemental Slides: Chapter 1