Molecular Geometry and Hybridization — Predicting 3D Structure in Organic Chemistry | Chapter 4 of Klein Organic Chemistry as a Second Language
Molecular Geometry and Hybridization — Predicting 3D Structure in Organic Chemistry | Chapter 4 of Klein Organic Chemistry as a Second Language Molecular geometry determines how organic molecules behave in real space. In Chapter 4 of Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: First Semester Topics by David Klein, students learn how three-dimensional structure governs reactivity, stability, and interactions between molecules. This chapter builds on earlier foundations—bond-line drawings, resonance, and acid–base chemistry—by introducing the spatial logic that explains why some reactions occur easily while others are blocked by steric constraints. 🎥 Watch the video above for a clear, step-by-step explanation of hybridization, VSEPR theory, and how to quickly identify molecular geometry in organic chemistry problems. Why Molecular Geometry Matters Organic chemistry does not happen in two dimensions. The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms determines how molecules collide,...