Explain the hybridisation of electron orbitals in a carbon atom (sp, sp2 and sp3), giving a detailed explanation, supported by suitable examples, of how sigma (s) and pi (p) bonds are formed. 2 Explain why alkenes are much more

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Explain the hybridisation of electron orbitals in a carbon atom (sp, sp2 and sp3), giving a detailed explanation,
supported by suitable examples, of how sigma (s) and pi (p) bonds are formed. 2 Explain why alkenes are much more
reactive than alkanes towards chlorine (C12) or bromine (Br2) in the dark at room temperature, and why alkanes do not
react with HCI (g) or HBr (g) whereas alkenes do. please provide a diagram as well
Transcribed Image Text:Explain the hybridisation of electron orbitals in a carbon atom (sp, sp2 and sp3), giving a detailed explanation, supported by suitable examples, of how sigma (s) and pi (p) bonds are formed. 2 Explain why alkenes are much more reactive than alkanes towards chlorine (C12) or bromine (Br2) in the dark at room temperature, and why alkanes do not react with HCI (g) or HBr (g) whereas alkenes do. please provide a diagram as well
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