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Difference Between sp, sp2, and sp3 Hybridization

By Team Aakash Byju's | 28th January 2023

It is the simplest form of hybridization in which an s orbital overlaps with a p orbital to form a new sp orbital.

In this form of hybridization one s orbital overlaps with two p orbitals to form a new hybrid orbital.

In this form of hybridization one s orbital overlaps with three p orbitals.

sp Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

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3

It has 50 %  s orbital characteristic and 50 % p orbital characteristic.

It has 33 %  s orbital characteristic and 66 % p orbital characteristic.

It has a 25 %  s orbital characteristic and 75 % p orbital characteristic.

sp Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

2

sp  Hybridization

3

It forms two unhybridized orbitals.

It forms one unhybridized orbital.

There are no unhybridized orbitals formed.

sp Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

2

sp  Hybridization

3

It has a linear arrangement with orbitals at the bond angle of 180.

It forms a trigonal planar structure with orbitals at the bond angle of 120.

It has a tetrahedral arrangement with orbitals at the bond angle of 109.5.

sp Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

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sp  Hybridization

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It is also known as diagonal hybridization.

It is also known as trigonal hybridization.

It is also known as tetrahedral hybridization.

sp Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

2

sp  Hybridization

3

Ex: Beryllium compounds.

Ex: All alkenes.

Ex: Water molecule, Methane, and Ethane.

sp Hybridization

sp  Hybridization

2

sp  Hybridization

3