Question

What atomic or hybrid orbitals make up the sigma bond between ge and h in germanium hydride, geh4 ?

Answer 1

Electron geometry: tetrahedral, sp3 hybridized.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Since four atoms of hydrogen are surrounding the germanium in this case, a sp3 hybrization is making up the sigma bons for this molecular compound. The germanium atom can use its singly occupied p-type orbitals, to form two covalent bonds with two hydrogen atoms, and use the s and the other p to form the other two covalent bonds with the remaining hydrogens.

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