Trying to keep this as far from a /req/ thread as possible. Just wanting to discuss some good general application stuff that can reasonably be understood between semesters. Not really specific reactions, thinking more in terms of bonding / energy theory.

Or if you don't have any favorites, criticism of hated chemistry topics is also welcome.

I guess I'll kick it off with a brainlet take
>I've never understood why non-organic fields shy away from hybridized orbitals. Seems to be the same idea as molecular orbitals but explained with less emphasis on ligands. How wrong am I on this?