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Notes On Hybridization

Hybridization refers to the process of crossing genetically different individuals in biology and mixing atomic orbitals in chemistry. In biology, it includes various types such as interspecific and intergeneric hybridization, aimed at improving traits like yield and disease resistance. In chemistry, hybridization involves forming new orbitals for chemical bonding, with different types like sp³ and sp² defining molecular shapes and bond angles.

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Notes On Hybridization

Hybridization refers to the process of crossing genetically different individuals in biology and mixing atomic orbitals in chemistry. In biology, it includes various types such as interspecific and intergeneric hybridization, aimed at improving traits like yield and disease resistance. In chemistry, hybridization involves forming new orbitals for chemical bonding, with different types like sp³ and sp² defining molecular shapes and bond angles.

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Here are detailed and structured notes on Hybridization, covering both biological and

chemical (molecular) contexts, since "hybridization" applies in both fields.

Hybridization – Detailed Notes

Part A: Hybridization in Biology (Genetics)

1. Definition

 Hybridization is the process of crossing two genetically different individuals to


produce offspring, known as hybrids.

 Common in plant breeding, animal husbandry, and genetics.

2. Types of Hybridization

i. Interspecific Hybridization

 Between two different species of the same genus.

 Example: Mule = Horse (♂) × Donkey (♀)

ii. Intergeneric Hybridization

 Between different genera.

 Rare and often results in sterile offspring.

 Example: Triticale = Wheat (Triticum) × Rye (Secale)

iii. Intervarietal / Intraspecific Hybridization

 Between two varieties of the same species.

 Common in crop improvement.

 Example: High-yielding rice hybrids.

iv. Test Cross

 A cross between an individual with unknown genotype and a homozygous recessive


to determine genotype.

3. Objectives of Hybridization
Objective Explanation

Improved yield Combining best traits from both parents

Disease resistance Making plants/animals more resistant

Early maturity Developing crops with shorter growing seasons

Climate adaptability Better survival in specific environments

4. Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages:

 Genetic variation

 Higher productivity

 Disease/pest resistance

Disadvantages:

 Hybrids may be sterile (e.g., mule)

 Complex and time-consuming

 Sometimes less stable genetically

5. Applications of Hybridization

 Agriculture: Hybrid maize, rice, tomato, etc.

 Horticulture: Rose and orchid hybrids

 Animal breeding: Hybrid cattle, poultry

 Conservation biology: Cross-breeding endangered species

Part B: Hybridization in Chemistry (Molecular Orbital Theory)

1. Definition

 Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new, hybrid orbitals
suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in molecules.

2. Types of Hybridization
Type Orbital Combination Example Molecule Shape Bond Angle

sp³ 1s+3p CH₄ (methane) Tetrahedral 109.5°

sp² 1s+2p C₂H₄ (ethylene) Trigonal planar 120°

sp 1s+1p C₂H₂ (acetylene) Linear 180°

sp³d 1 s + 3 p + 1 d PCl₅ Trigonal bipyramidal 90°, 120°

sp³d² 1 s + 3 p + 2 d SF₆ Octahedral 90°

3. Conditions for Hybridization

 Orbitals involved must have similar energies.

 It only occurs during bond formation, not in isolated atoms.

 Hybrid orbitals are degenerate (same energy).

4. Characteristics of Hybrid Orbitals

 Equal energy

 Oriented in specific geometry

 Number of hybrid orbitals = number of atomic orbitals mixed

 Better overlap → stronger bonds

5. Examples

Molecule Central Atom Hybridization Geometry

CH₄ Carbon sp³ Tetrahedral

BF₃ Boron sp² Trigonal planar

BeCl₂ Beryllium sp Linear

NH₃ Nitrogen sp³ Trigonal pyramidal

H₂O Oxygen sp³ Bent

Summary: Key Differences in Use


Biological Hybridization Chemical Hybridization

Cross-breeding of organisms Mixing of atomic orbitals

Produces hybrid offspring Produces hybrid orbitals

Used in genetics and agriculture Used in bonding theory (chemistry)

Based on phenotypic/genotypic traits Based on quantum mechanics

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