Types of orbitals use in the molecule: CH3CH2CH3
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What orbitals are used to form the 10 covalent bonds in propane (CH3CH2CH3)?
I think that the carbon-carbon bonds form because of sp3--sp3 overlap.
The carbon-hydrogen bonds form because of sp3--s overlap. Is this correct??!!
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What orbitals are used to form the 10 covalent bonds in propane (CH3CH2CH3)?
I think that the carbon-carbon bonds form because of sp3--sp3 overlap.
The carbon-hydrogen bonds form because of sp3--s ...
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