A Scientific Lecture at the College of Applied Sciences Highlights the Role of Orbital Hybridization in Explaining Reactive Intermediates

The College of Applied Sciences at the University of Samarra organized a scientific lecture titled “The Role of Orbital Hybridization in Explaining the Shapes of Reactive Intermediates.”
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Luay Ali Dhahi, a faculty member in the Department of Applied Chemistry at the college.

The lecture included an explanation of orbital hybridization and its importance in understanding the structures of intermediates such as carbocations, carbanions, and free radicals.

It also addressed the concept of incomplete octets and the presence of lone electron pairs, which make these species more reactive and variable in their geometrical shapes.

In the same context, Dr. Dhahi explained that atoms carrying lone pairs—such as nitrogen in ammonia and oxygen in water—can act as reactive intermediates due to their influence on electronic distribution.

This lecture comes as part of the practical activities that enhance the theoretical aspects of classroom instruction for the college’s students.