IB Chemistry HL 2.2.16 Hybridization Question Bank
Deduce sp, sp2 and sp3 hybridization from bonding and geometry, including substituted molecules and biomolecules.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Chemistry HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- assign sp, sp2 or sp3 from electron-domain geometry and bonding
- connect hybridization to sigma bonds and remaining p orbitals
- deduce hybridization at each relevant atom in unfamiliar structures
2.2.16 (HL)—Hybridization question 1
[Maximum number: 1]
Phosphine (IUPAC name phosphane) is a hydride of phosphorus, with the formula PH3.
State the hybridization of the phosphorus atom in phosphine.
sp^3
Marking guidance:
Do not allow ECF from a (i).
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