Valence Bond Theory and NH3
N – 1s22s22p3
3 H – 1s1
If use the
3 2p orbitals
predict 900
Actual H-N-H
bond angle is
107.30
9.1 Hybridization and the Localized Electron Model
If the bonds form from overlap of 3 2p orbitals on nitrogen
with the 1s orbital on each hydrogen atom, what would
the molecular geometry of NH3 be?