Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Orthogonal:
Two or more objects that are perpendicular (i.e., at right angles).
Before
hybridization
, carbon's
p
x
,
p
y
, and
p
z
atomic orbitals
are orthogonal.
Related terms:
Bond angle
,
ortho
,
orthoester
,
ortho/para director
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