Wize University Organic Chemistry Textbook > The Basics (Lewis Structures, Bonding, VSEPR)
Bonding: Valence Bond Theory, Hybridization, MO Theory, and Resonance
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What are Bonding Models?
There are many models to explain a chemical bond. They include but are not limited to:
- Lewis dot structures/line structures/VSEPR: simplest and least informative
- Valence bond theory and hybridization: most commonly used in organic chemistry
- Molecular orbital (MO) theory: most complicated and most informative
This course will cover each of these topics individually!
Practice: Valence Bond Theory, Hybridization, and MO Theory
An organic compound possessing an alkene functional group is shown below.
For each of C1, C2, and C3: define the hybridization, determine the bond angle around the carbon atom, and state the geometry.