A Lewis acid is a substance that can accept an electron pair. One example of a Lewis acid is SiH 3 + . Which orbital will the new electron occupy if SiH 3 + accepts an electron pair?

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Molecular Orbitals

Molecular Orbitals

1. A Review of General Chemistry / Molecular Orbitals / Problem 1

ANSWERS OPTIONS

Unoccupied sp hybrid orbital

Unoccupied sp² hybrid orbital

Occupied sp³ hybrid orbital

Unoccupied sp³ hybrid orbital

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