Hybridization Quiz D
Name ____________________
2pts 1. Use the localized electron model (valence bond theory) to describe the bonding in
carbon monoxide. Hint: Describe the types of orbitals used to form each bond.
4pts 2. Draw the Lewis dot structure of sulfur tetrafluoride on a sheet of scratch paper and then
refer to it when answering the following questions:
a) Give the number of bonding pair ______ and nonbonding pair ______ around the
central atom.
b) Give the molecular geometry _________________________________.
c) Give the hybridization of the central atom _______________________.
d) Give the number of sigma bonds ______ and pi bonds ______.
4pts 3. Define sigma and pi bond and then discuss their similarities and differences.
