5 Questions
Why can't the behavior of benzene be explained by a single Lewis structure?
Benzene exhibits resonance, leading to a delocalized pi system.
What is the expected hybridization of carbon atoms in benzene?
sp2 hybridization
How many resonance structures are possible for benzene?
Two resonance structures
Explain the concept of resonance in nitromethane.
Nitromethane exhibits resonance due to the delocalization of electrons between the nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon atoms.
What is the bond length of C-C in benzene?
139 pm
This quiz covers the calculation involved in estimating the percentage of nitrogen in an organic compound using Dumas' method. It includes determining the volume of nitrogen gas, absorption of CO2 gas, and the final percentage of nitrogen present.
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