6 Questions
What is the expected site of addition under kinetic control?
The point where the empty acceptor orbital is concentrated
Why does pentadienyl (L2X) react before allyl (LX)?
Pentadienyl has less X character than allyl
What is the difference between the LX2 form of butadiene and the X2 form of ethylene?
The LX2 form is a more significant contributor to butadiene complexes than the X2 form is to ethylene complexes
Why do terminal carbons of even, open ligands undergo addition?
The LUMO is predominant at the terminal carbon
What is the condition for terminal addition to occur in an odd, open polyenyl?
The metal is sufficiently electron-withdrawing
What is the difference between ψ2 and ψ3 in the MO picture of the allyl group?
ψ2 prefers the terminus, and ψ3 is predominant at the central carbon
This quiz tests your understanding of Molecular Orbital (MO) theory in organic chemistry, including the rules that predict the location of the LUMO and the effect of ligands on nucleophilic attack. Questions will cover the qualitative understanding of MO theory and its application in organic reactions.
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