Chemistry Resonance and Bonding Concepts

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What is the primary characteristic of a +M effect?

It involves ionic bonding.

It does not affect electron movement.

It withdraws electrons.

It donates electrons. (correct)

The formate ion has only one resonance structure.

False

Name one example of a compound that exhibits the -M effect.

Nitrogen in Benzene

The mesomeric effect is also known as the ______ effect.

resonance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ions with their respective resonance structure examples:

Formate ion = H-C(=O)-O^- ⇄ H-C(-O)=O^- Carbonate ion = O=C(-O^-)-O^- ⇄ -O-C(=O)-O^- ⇄ -O-(=O)-C(=O)-O^- Signup and view all the answers

What primarily affects the lattice energy in ionic compounds?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Covalent bonds are exclusively formed by the transfer of electrons.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of covalent bonds?

Single covalent bonds and multiple covalent bonds Signup and view all the answers

Helium primarily follows the ______ rule.

duet Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theories with their descriptions:

Lewis Theory = Represents the arrangement of valence electrons Valence Bond Theory = Explains the formation of bonds through overlapping orbitals VSEPR Theory = Predicts molecular shapes based on electron pairs Molecular Orbital Theory = Describes electron distribution in molecular orbitals Signup and view all the answers

What effect do -I groups have on the acidic character of a compound?

They increase the acidity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties is NOT characteristic of ionic compounds?

They are good conductors in solid state. Signup and view all the answers

Resonating structures refer to the same thing as canonical structures.

True Signup and view all the answers

Lattice energy can be directly measured using simple thermodynamic techniques.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of resonance in determining acidity?

Resonance helps to stabilize the conjugate base formed after deprotonation, increasing acidity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the inductive effect?

Influence of electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups Signup and view all the answers

The delocalization of π-electrons or lone pairs of electrons through conjugation is known as __________.

resonance Signup and view all the answers

What does S.E. stand for in the Born-Haber cycle?

Sublimation energy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following compounds with their corresponding changes when acidic character is evaluated:

$F_3C-C-O-H$ = Deprotonates to form $F_3C-C=O$ $F_3C-C-C-O-H$ = Deprotonates to form $F_3C-CH-C=O$ $F_3C-C(CF_3)-C-O-H$ = Deprotonates to form $F_3C-C(CF_3)-C=O$ Signup and view all the answers

The energy released when one mole of a solid ionic compound is formed is called __________.

lattice energy Signup and view all the answers

Electronegativity increases as you move down a group in the periodic table.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

Ionization Energy = Energy required to remove an electron from an atom Electron Affinity = Energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom Bond Dissociation Energy = Energy required to break a bond between two atoms Sublimation Energy = Energy required for a substance to transition from solid to gas Signup and view all the answers

What are +I and -I effects in organic chemistry?

Positive and negative inductive effects of substituent groups Signup and view all the answers

The _____ effect describes how electron density is stabilized or destabilized through resonance.

mesomeric Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects to their descriptions:

Inductive effect = Transmission of charge through sigma bonds Electronegativity = Tendency of an atom to attract electrons Mesomeric effect = Stabilization due to electron delocalization +I effect = Electron-donating effect from substituents Signup and view all the answers

Which carbocation has the highest stability?

H₃C-CH-CH₃⁺ Signup and view all the answers

+I groups stabilize carbonium and carbanion species.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend of stability as the inductive effect increases in carbocations?

Stability increases as the +I effect increases. Signup and view all the answers

The stability of carbocations can be analyzed through the _____ effect.

+I Signup and view all the answers

Match the following carbocations with their stability ranking:

H₃C-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂⁺ = Lowest stability H₃C-CH-CH₃⁺ = Highest stability CH₃-CH-CH₂⁺ = Medium stability CH₃-CH₂-CH₃⁺ = Higher stability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the octet rule?

Atoms will share, gain, or lose electrons to have eight electrons in their outer shell Signup and view all the answers

Central atoms always carry a neutral charge in molecules.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the total number of valence electrons, considering the charges of the molecule?

Q = valence electrons of all atoms + (-ve charge) - (+ve charge) Signup and view all the answers

The number of lone pair electrons can be calculated using the formula: ______ = Q - Bond pairs.

Lone pair electrons Signup and view all the answers

Match the molecules with the correct description of their charge distribution:

H₂O = Has polar covalent bonds and a bent shape NO₃ = Contains resonance structures with charge delocalization H₂ = Consists of two electrons shared equally CO₂ = Linear molecule with nonpolar characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond results from the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals?

Sigma bond Signup and view all the answers

For a covalent bond to form, atomic orbitals must overlap and have opposite spins.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between bond strength and bond length in covalent bonds?

Bond strength is inversely proportional to bond length. Signup and view all the answers

The sideways overlap of two p orbitals results in the formation of a ______ bond.

pi Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of overlaps with their corresponding bonds:

s-s overlap = Sigma bond s-p overlap = Sigma bond p-p overlap = Pi bond s-s overlap with no overlap = No bond Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about hybridization is correct?

Hybridization involves the mixing of atomic orbitals with nearly the same energy. Signup and view all the answers

The number of hybrid orbitals formed is always double the number of atomic orbitals involved in hybridization.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hybridization in molecular chemistry?

To explain the formation of sigma bonds and the geometry of molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Hybrid orbitals are named based on the participating atomic orbitals, such as , , and __.

sp, sp^2, sp^3 Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of hybridization to its corresponding molecular geometry:

sp = Linear sp^2 = Trigonal planar sp^3 = Tetrahedral sp^3d = Trigonal bipyramidal Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary characteristic of a +M effect?

The formate ion has only one resonance structure.

Name one example of a compound that exhibits the -M effect.

The mesomeric effect is also known as the ______ effect.

Match the following ions with their respective resonance structure examples:

What primarily affects the lattice energy in ionic compounds?

Covalent bonds are exclusively formed by the transfer of electrons.

What are the two types of covalent bonds?

Helium primarily follows the ______ rule.

Match the following theories with their descriptions:

What effect do -I groups have on the acidic character of a compound?

Which of the following properties is NOT characteristic of ionic compounds?

Resonating structures refer to the same thing as canonical structures.

Lattice energy can be directly measured using simple thermodynamic techniques.

What is the primary role of resonance in determining acidity?

Which of the following best describes the inductive effect?

The delocalization of π-electrons or lone pairs of electrons through conjugation is known as __________.

What does S.E. stand for in the Born-Haber cycle?

Match the following compounds with their corresponding changes when acidic character is evaluated:

The energy released when one mole of a solid ionic compound is formed is called __________.

Electronegativity increases as you move down a group in the periodic table.

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

What are +I and -I effects in organic chemistry?

The _____ effect describes how electron density is stabilized or destabilized through resonance.

Match the following effects to their descriptions:

Which carbocation has the highest stability?

+I groups stabilize carbonium and carbanion species.

What is the trend of stability as the inductive effect increases in carbocations?

The stability of carbocations can be analyzed through the _____ effect.

Match the following carbocations with their stability ranking:

Which of the following statements accurately describes the octet rule?

Central atoms always carry a neutral charge in molecules.

What is the formula to calculate the total number of valence electrons, considering the charges of the molecule?

The number of lone pair electrons can be calculated using the formula: ______ = Q - Bond pairs.

Match the molecules with the correct description of their charge distribution:

What type of bond results from the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals?

For a covalent bond to form, atomic orbitals must overlap and have opposite spins.

What is the relationship between bond strength and bond length in covalent bonds?

The sideways overlap of two p orbitals results in the formation of a ______ bond.

Match the following types of overlaps with their corresponding bonds:

Which of the following statements about hybridization is correct?

The number of hybrid orbitals formed is always double the number of atomic orbitals involved in hybridization.

What is the purpose of hybridization in molecular chemistry?

Hybrid orbitals are named based on the participating atomic orbitals, such as __________, __________, and __________.

Match the type of hybridization to its corresponding molecular geometry:

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