Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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How is the valency of an atom in organic chemistry determined?

  • By the number of electrons in the outermost shell (correct)
  • By the number of electrons in the innermost shell
  • By the number of protons in the nucleus
  • By the number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • What is the expected valency of carbon based on its 2 electrons in the outermost shell?

  • Trivalent
  • Divalent (correct)
  • Hexavalent
  • Tetravalent
  • What does organic chemistry primarily focus on?

  • Chemistry of Life (proteins, amino acids, DNA, RNA, sugar, etc.)
  • Chemistry of gases and gas compounds
  • Chemistry of metals and metal compounds
  • Chemistry of Carbon (C) compounds (correct)
  • What was carbon found to be in terms of valency?

    <p>Tetravalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does electronegativity measure?

    <p>The ability of an atom to attract electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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