5 Questions
Which heterocycle has the highest boiling point?
Pyrrole
What is the general state of pyrrole, furan, and thiophene at room temperature?
Colorless liquids
What is the main reason for the high boiling point of pyrrole?
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding
Which atom exhibits the highest positive charge in heterocyclic chemistry?
Sulfur (S+)
What type of reaction do pyrrole, furan, and thiophene tend to undergo?
Electrophilic substitution
Study Notes
Heterocyclic Compounds
- Pyrrole has the highest boiling point among the heterocycles.
Physical State at Room Temperature
- Pyrrole, furan, and thiophene are liquids at room temperature.
Boiling Point of Pyrrole
- The high boiling point of pyrrole is due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds.
Charge Distribution in Heterocycles
- The nitrogen atom exhibits the highest positive charge in heterocyclic chemistry.
Reactions of Heterocycles
- Pyrrole, furan, and thiophene tend to undergo electrophilic substitution reactions.
Test your knowledge of heterocyclic chemistry with a focus on the general characteristics of pyrrole, furan, and thiophene. Explore their boiling points, intermolecular hydrogen bonding, and aromaticity.
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