Organic Chemistry Tutor - Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals

Organic Chemistry Tutor - Hybridization of Atomic OrbitalsIs the hybridization of atomic orbitals a real thing? In short, no, it is not. This is primarily because molecular orbitals are not made up of atoms in the first place.To start with, molecular orbitals can be described in terms of subatomic particles. In this case, subatomic particles are made up of atoms. Now if you were to talk about molecular orbitals in terms of hybridization of atomic orbitals, you would only be talking about subatomic particle hybridization. Now, I am going to try and explain the difference between these two terms and explain how we can explain hybridization to ourselves.The hybridization of atomic orbitals and molecular orbitals is something that all organic chemists do or should be doing anyway. Basically, hybridization can take place when you have a known molecular orbital as an input to your system and then using some computer code you end up with a different molecular orbital that is a good deal clo ser to the original orbital than what was input. Theoretically, the molecules that end up in that new orbital should be a great deal closer to the original orbital than those that were used in the first place.I know what you are thinking: 'The same orbital can be used at certain times, so why would I want to hybridize my orbital?' You may be asking that question because you are concerned about the fact that your reaction should be a lot more efficient than it really is. Well, you might be correct in your assumption. However, there is nothing stopping you from performing the hybridization on your own as well.When doing the hybridization of atomic orbital, you should be looking at a number of things. First of all, you should be looking at the overlap in the molecular orbital that you are going to use and the subatomic orbital.If you find that the molecular orbital is too close to the subatomic orbital, you should be looking at the potential for cost savings when you pair the two. With a standard molecular orbital, the time that is spent driving the new orbital down to a range where it can be cut is huge. The cost of the trip is the biggest factor here. On the other hand, with the help of a computer, you can keep tabs on the space and cut it down in a hurry, thereby reducing the overall amount of fuel that has to be expended.The other factor that you will need to consider when thinking about hybridization of atomic orbital is the efficiency with which the subatomic orbital can be mixed with the original orbital. This is the main reason why hybridization is always so much better than making your own orbital in the first place. The way to do this is by modifying the reaction so that you use less energy and end up with the exact same output as the original orbital.For this reason, we have chosen to explain hybridization in this way, to try and explain how hybridization of atomic orbitals is possible and to explain the importance of understanding it, a human organic chemistry tutor or not. Please remember that our job is to help you become a better scientist and organic chemist.