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What bond angle is characteristic of a tetrahedral molecular geometry?
What bond angle is characteristic of a tetrahedral molecular geometry?
In a two-dimensional world, four atoms can achieve a bond angle of 90 degrees.
In a two-dimensional world, four atoms can achieve a bond angle of 90 degrees.
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A condensed formula can be represented in a ______ form.
A condensed formula can be represented in a ______ form.
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What geometry is associated with a molecular structure having three atoms?
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What is the primary principle behind molecular geometry according to the VSEPR theory?
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What bond angle is characteristic of a trigonal planar molecular geometry?
What bond angle is characteristic of a trigonal planar molecular geometry?
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Which molecular geometry results when four atoms are bonded around a central atom?
Which molecular geometry results when four atoms are bonded around a central atom?
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What is the condensed formula primarily used for?
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What type of molecular geometry allows a central atom to have 180° bond angles?
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How many degrees apart are the bond angles in a tetrahedral molecular structure?
How many degrees apart are the bond angles in a tetrahedral molecular structure?
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Which of the following geometries is expected for a molecule with two bonded atoms and no lone pairs?
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Which of the following represents a triple bond?
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What is the primary difference in bond strength among single, double, and triple bonds?
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Which hybrid orbitals are formed from one s orbital and three p orbitals?
Which hybrid orbitals are formed from one s orbital and three p orbitals?
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What do resonance structures represent in a molecule?
What do resonance structures represent in a molecule?
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What is the most stable resonance structure characterized by?
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Which type of cycloalkane is considered the most stable?
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What is the characteristic shape of a chair conformation when drawn?
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Which of the following statements about bond types is INCORRECT?
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What is the relationship between s-character and electronegativity in an atom?
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At which pH value do all groups of an amino acid with pKa values of 2 and 9-10 become fully deprotonated?
At which pH value do all groups of an amino acid with pKa values of 2 and 9-10 become fully deprotonated?
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Which statement correctly describes the pKa values of an amino acid?
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Which rules apply when predicting the form of an amino acid at a given pH?
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What defines a Brønsted acid?
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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between a strong acid and its conjugate base?
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Which of the following steps correctly identifies how to derive the conjugate base from a given acid?
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What is the maximum pH value on the pH scale?
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Which is true about Brønsted bases?
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In the dissolution of HCl in water, what is produced alongside Cl-?
In the dissolution of HCl in water, what is produced alongside Cl-?
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What is created when a strong base interacts with a weak acid?
What is created when a strong base interacts with a weak acid?
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How does the acidity of hydrogen change when bonded to different atoms in related positions on the periodic table?
How does the acidity of hydrogen change when bonded to different atoms in related positions on the periodic table?
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What is the effect of resonance on the stability of a conjugate base?
What is the effect of resonance on the stability of a conjugate base?
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Which of the following correlates directly with increased acidity due to dipole induction?
Which of the following correlates directly with increased acidity due to dipole induction?
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Which of the following statements about stable conjugate bases is true?
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Among the following compounds, which one is expected to have the lowest acidity?
Among the following compounds, which one is expected to have the lowest acidity?
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What effect do donating groups have on the acidity of an acid?
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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between acidity and the stability of the conjugate base?
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How does the position of an atom in the periodic table influence a hydrogen's acidity?
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Which compound exhibits the highest positive charge?
Which compound exhibits the highest positive charge?
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Which of these acids would likely be the strongest based on conjugate base stability?
Which of these acids would likely be the strongest based on conjugate base stability?
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Which statement correctly describes the effect of electron-withdrawing groups on acidity?
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What is the relationship between hybridization and acidity?
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What does a lower pK value indicate about an acid's strength?
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Which factor is NOT represented by the mnemonic CARDIO?
Which factor is NOT represented by the mnemonic CARDIO?
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Which hybridization is associated with the highest acidity?
Which hybridization is associated with the highest acidity?
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If comparing two compounds with equal charge, which factor would most likely increase acidity as you move downward in the periodic table?
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Which alcohol demonstrates resonance effects?
Which alcohol demonstrates resonance effects?
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How does an increase in atomic resonance effect a conjugate base's stability?
How does an increase in atomic resonance effect a conjugate base's stability?
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Which of the following is an example of an electron-donating group?
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What role does dipole induction play in acidity?
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What effect does a positively charged compound have on its acidity compared to a neutral compound?
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Which of the following statements about pH and acidity is true?
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In terms of electron-withdrawing groups, which is a correct assertion?
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How does increasing s-character affect the electronegativity of an atom?
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What happens to acidity as charge increases on a compound when all other factors remain constant?
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Which statement is false regarding resonance in acids?
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In the context of acidity, what role does dipole induction play?
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What effect does hybridization have on the acidity of hydrogen bonded to carbon?
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Which atom is generally found to contribute the least to acidity when comparing CH4, H2O, and HF?
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What would contribute to a stronger acid in a compound concerning its conjugate base stability?
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What principle does UV-Vis spectroscopy rely on?
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How does a degree of unsaturation affect the number of hydrogens in a compound?
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Which type of light is not typically involved in UV-Vis spectroscopy?
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What is a key feature noted in mass spectrometry for ions?
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In a compound theoretically possessing two degrees of unsaturation, how many hydrogen atoms would be expected if it has a general formula of CnH2n?
In a compound theoretically possessing two degrees of unsaturation, how many hydrogen atoms would be expected if it has a general formula of CnH2n?
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What kind of compounds tend to experience significant absorption in UV-Vis spectroscopy?
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What will generally happen to the spectral characteristics of a compound with increasing degrees of unsaturation?
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Which IR peak is indicative of a carbonyl group?
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What type of spectral feature would you expect to observe for alcohols in IR spectroscopy?
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Which bond type would likely show a peak around 2200 cm-1 in an IR spectrum?
Which bond type would likely show a peak around 2200 cm-1 in an IR spectrum?
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What characterizes the peaks corresponding to NO2 in an IR spectrum?
What characterizes the peaks corresponding to NO2 in an IR spectrum?
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Which stretching vibration appears on top of the C-H peaks at 3000 cm-1?
Which stretching vibration appears on top of the C-H peaks at 3000 cm-1?
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What molecular feature can UV-Vis spectroscopy effectively analyze?
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Which of the following peaks would indicate the presence of an N-H bond in an IR spectrum?
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What does degrees of unsaturation measure in a molecule?
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Given the formula CnH2n-2, what type of compound does it represent?
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Which formula accurately calculates the number of degrees of unsaturation?
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In a 1H-NMR spectrum, which hydrogens correspond to those attached to sp3-hybridized carbon atoms?
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How should one determine if a compound has zero degrees of unsaturation?
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Which hydrogen type will typically not show unique peaks in a 1H-NMR spectrum due to being in a common environment?
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What is the implication of having more degrees of unsaturation in a molecule?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aromatic carbons in a 1H-NMR spectrum?
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What is the primary factor that determines the number of peaks in a 13C-NMR spectrum?
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What is the significance of TMS (tetramethylsilane) in a 1H-NMR spectrum?
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Which of the following types of hydrogens appears in a 1H-NMR spectrum due to aldehyde structures?
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Which of the following molecular formulas represents a cycloalkane?
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What happens to degrees of unsaturation when a double bond is added to a molecular structure?
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Study Notes
Molecular Geometry
- Molecules arrange their atoms to maximize distance from each other due to Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory.
Two-Dimensional vs. Three-Dimensional Geometry
- In two dimensions, four chlorine atoms can achieve a maximum separation of 90 degrees.
- In three dimensions, chlorine atoms can spread further, resulting in a tetrahedral molecular shape.
Three Simple Geometries
- Geometry types with corresponding bond angles:
- Linear: 2 atoms, bond angle of 180 degrees.
- Trigonal Planar: 3 atoms, bond angle of 120 degrees.
- Tetrahedral: 4 atoms, bond angle of 109.5 degrees.
Hybridization
- Hybridization involves changes in atomic orbitals to facilitate bond formation.
- Electron geometry, bond angles, hybridization types, and associated domains:
- Linear: 180° bond angle, sp hybridization, 2 domains.
- Trigonal Planar: 120° bond angle, sp² hybridization, 3 domains.
- Tetrahedral: 109.5° bond angle, sp³ hybridization, 4 domains.
Condensed Formulas
- A condensed formula condenses molecular representation to a single line of text without detailed structure depictions.
- Examples of condensed formulas include:
- CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ (butane)
- (CH₃)₂CHCH₃ (isobutane)
- CH₃COCH₃ (acetone).
Sigma (σ) and Pi (π) Bonds
- Single covalent bonds consist of one σ bond.
- Double bonds are composed of one σ bond and one π bond.
- Triple bonds consist of one σ bond and two π bonds.
Molecular Geometry
- Molecules arrange atoms to maximize distance between them, adhering to Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory.
- Two-dimensional arrangements can only achieve separation at 90 degrees; three-dimensional arrangements allow for greater separation, forming shapes like tetrahedrals.
Simple Geometries
- Linear Geometry: Occurs with two bonded atoms.
- Trigonal Planar Geometry: Arises with three bonded atoms.
- Tetrahedral Geometry: Developed with four bonded atoms.
Hybridization
- Hybridization is the alteration of atomic orbitals to form bonds.
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Electron Geometry and Bond Angles:
- Linear: 180°
- Trigonal Planar: 120°
- Tetrahedral: 109.5°
Condensed Formulas
- A condensed formula is a linear representation of a molecule, simplifying its structure.
- Examples include:
- CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃
- (CH₃)₂CHCH₃
- CH₃COCH₃
Sigma (σ) and Pi (π) Bonds
- Single covalent bonds consist of one σ bond.
- Double bonds consist of one σ bond and one π bond.
- Triple bonds comprise one σ bond and two π bonds.
Bond Lengths and Strengths
- Triple bonds are the shortest and strongest, followed by double bonds, and then single bonds.
Orbital Hybridization
- sp³ Orbitals: Formed from one s orbital and three p orbitals.
- sp² Orbitals: Formed from one s orbital and two p orbitals.
- sp Orbitals: Formed from one s orbital and one p orbital.
Resonance Structures
- Different forms of a molecule with identical atom arrangements but varied electron configurations represent resonance.
- Only electrons shift in resonance; atoms remain stationary.
- Electrons can move within atoms with incomplete octets or can be displaced out of full octet atoms.
Major Resonance Contributor
- The most stable resonance structure features:
- Full octets on all atoms.
- Minimal charge separation.
- Negative charges on the most electronegative atoms with positive charges on the least electronegative atoms.
Cycloalkanes and Ring Strain
- Cycloalkanes are hydrocarbon compounds structured as rings.
- Cyclohexane is notably stable and frequently found in organic compounds.
Drawing Chair Structures
- Chair conformations of cyclohexane are depicted in a manner resembling a chair, symbolizing its most stable form.
Molecular Geometry
- Molecules arrange atoms to maximize distance between them, adhering to Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory.
- Two-dimensional arrangements can only achieve separation at 90 degrees; three-dimensional arrangements allow for greater separation, forming shapes like tetrahedrals.
Simple Geometries
- Linear Geometry: Occurs with two bonded atoms.
- Trigonal Planar Geometry: Arises with three bonded atoms.
- Tetrahedral Geometry: Developed with four bonded atoms.
Hybridization
- Hybridization is the alteration of atomic orbitals to form bonds.
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Electron Geometry and Bond Angles:
- Linear: 180°
- Trigonal Planar: 120°
- Tetrahedral: 109.5°
Condensed Formulas
- A condensed formula is a linear representation of a molecule, simplifying its structure.
- Examples include:
- CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃
- (CH₃)₂CHCH₃
- CH₃COCH₃
Sigma (σ) and Pi (π) Bonds
- Single covalent bonds consist of one σ bond.
- Double bonds consist of one σ bond and one π bond.
- Triple bonds comprise one σ bond and two π bonds.
Bond Lengths and Strengths
- Triple bonds are the shortest and strongest, followed by double bonds, and then single bonds.
Orbital Hybridization
- sp³ Orbitals: Formed from one s orbital and three p orbitals.
- sp² Orbitals: Formed from one s orbital and two p orbitals.
- sp Orbitals: Formed from one s orbital and one p orbital.
Resonance Structures
- Different forms of a molecule with identical atom arrangements but varied electron configurations represent resonance.
- Only electrons shift in resonance; atoms remain stationary.
- Electrons can move within atoms with incomplete octets or can be displaced out of full octet atoms.
Major Resonance Contributor
- The most stable resonance structure features:
- Full octets on all atoms.
- Minimal charge separation.
- Negative charges on the most electronegative atoms with positive charges on the least electronegative atoms.
Cycloalkanes and Ring Strain
- Cycloalkanes are hydrocarbon compounds structured as rings.
- Cyclohexane is notably stable and frequently found in organic compounds.
Drawing Chair Structures
- Chair conformations of cyclohexane are depicted in a manner resembling a chair, symbolizing its most stable form.
Acid-Base Chemistry
- Brønsted acids donate H+ ions (protons), while Brønsted bases accept H+ ions.
- Example reaction: HCl + H2O → Cl⁻ + H₃O⁺, showcasing HCl as a Brønsted acid.
Lewis Acids and Bases
- Lewis acids accept electrons; Lewis bases donate electrons.
- Defines acids and bases based on electron pair interactions rather than proton transfer.
Conjugate Acids and Bases
- Upon reaction, the product from an acid is a conjugate base; the product from a base is a conjugate acid.
- Example: From HCl (acid) to Cl⁻ (conjugate base) and from H₂O (base) to H₃O⁺ (conjugate acid).
pH Scale
- Ranges from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly basic), with pH 7.0 as neutral.
- Serves as a measure of hydrogen ion concentration in solutions.
Strength of Acids and Bases
- pK measures acid strength; K measures base strength.
- Low pK values (e.g., 2) indicate strong acids; high pK values (e.g., 16) indicate weak acids.
Factors Influencing Acidity (CARDIO)
- Charge: Positively charged compounds are more acidic; negatively charged are more basic.
- Atom: Acidity increases across a period (left to right) and down a group (top to bottom) on the periodic table.
- Resonance: Stabilizes charges; a more stable conjugate base indicates a stronger acid.
- Dipole Induction: Electron-withdrawing groups increase acidity; electron-donating groups decrease acidity.
- Orbital Hybridization: Higher s-character increases acid strength due to increased electronegativity.
Orbital Hybridization and Acidity
- Higher s-character atoms are more electronegative, leading to stronger acids when bonded with hydrogen.
- Example: sp³ (low acidity), sp² (medium acidity), sp (high acidity).
pKa Values in Amino Acids
- pKa values are crucial for determining acidity; lower values denote stronger acids.
- pKa of carboxylic acid in amino acids is typically around 2; NH₃ is around 9-10.
Amino Acids and pH
- Amino acids contain both a carboxylic acid and an amine group, thus cannot exist in an uncharged form at physiological pH.
- Groups with pKa below the pH become deprotonated; groups above the pH remain protonated.
Predicting Amino Acid Form
- At different pH levels, assess the protonation state based on pKa values.
- Example for histidine at various pH levels illustrates the changes in protonation based on the pKa relative to the pH.
Acid-Base Chemistry Fundamentals
- Brønsted acids donate H+ ions (protons), while Brønsted bases accept them.
- Example reaction: HCl + H2O → Cl- + H3O+ demonstrates acid-base interaction.
Lewis Acids and Bases
- Lewis acids accept electrons; Lewis bases donate electrons.
- Lewis definition expands acid-base theory beyond just protons.
Conjugate Acids and Bases
- The conjugate base of an acid is formed when the acid donates a proton; the conjugate acid of a base is formed when it accepts a proton.
- Example: From HCl, the conjugate base is Cl-; from H2O, the conjugate acid is H3O+.
Strength of Acids and Bases
- Stronger acids have weaker conjugate bases; stronger bases have weaker conjugate acids.
pH Scale
- Ranges from 0 to 14, measuring the acidity or basicity of solutions.
Dipole Induction
- Electron-withdrawing groups (e.g., F, Cl) increase acidity, while electron-donating groups (e.g., H, C) decrease it.
Orbital Hybridization and Acidity
- Higher s-character in an atom increases its electronegativity and acidity.
- Hybridization types:
- sp3 (25% s-character; low acidity)
- sp2 (33% s-character; medium acidity)
- sp (50% s-character; high acidity)
Factors Affecting Acid Strength
- Use the mnemonic "CARDIO" to evaluate strength:
- Charge: More positive charge increases acidity; more negative charge increases basicity.
- Atom: Acidity increases left-to-right and down the periodic table.
- Resonance: More stable conjugate bases lead to stronger acids.
- Dipole Induction: Withdrawing groups enhance acidity.
- Orbital Hybridization: Greater s-character corresponds to increased acidity.
Important pK Values
- Common pK values: 16, 10, 5, 2.
- Lower pKa indicates higher acidity.
Amino Acids and pKa
- Amino acids contain both acidic (carboxylic) and basic (amine) components.
- pKa values indicate the acidity of functional groups within the amino acids.
Predicting Amino Acid Forms
- At pH below a group's pKa, that group is deprotonated; above the pKa, it is protonated.
- Example: Histidine is analyzed at different pH levels (0, 4, 8) to determine its protonation state.
Amino Acid Behavior in Different pH Environments
- Carboxylic acid (pKa 2) is more acidic than NH+ (pKa 9-10), ensuring amino acids cannot exist uncharged.
Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
- IR spectroscopy analyzes molecular structure by measuring absorption of IR light, causing molecular bonds to vibrate.
- Unique IR peaks correspond to different types of bonds and their vibrations, forming an IR spectrum.
Key IR Peaks to Memorize
- C=C or C=N: Small to medium peak at 1600-1700 cm-1
- C=O (carbonyl): Big, pointy peak at 1700-1750 cm-1
- Alcohols (OH stretch): Large, broad trough far left of spectrum
- C-H: Big, pointy peaks around 3000 cm-1
- N-H: Sharp peak just left of 3000 cm-1
- CoN (nitrile): Medium peak at 2200 cm-1
- NO2: Distinctive "vampire teeth" peaks at 1500-1600 and 1300-1400 cm-1
Carbonyl and OH Stretches
- C=O peak is characteristic of carbonyl functional groups, appearing prominently around 1700 cm-1.
- OH stretch from alcohols appears as a broad trough, while carboxylic acids show an OH stretch overlapping with C-H peaks around 3000 cm-1.
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Utilizes UV and visible light to analyze compounds with conjugated double bonds.
- Absorption of UV/visible light results in specific light transmission, creating a spectrum.
Mass Spectrometry
- Determines molecular mass by ionizing the compound and separating ions based on mass-to-charge ratios.
- Example compounds: C3H6O, C6H5CH3 (C7H8), C2H6 all demonstrate this technique.
Degrees of Unsaturation
- Refers to the number of double bonds or rings in a compound; each double bond or ring decreases hydrogen count by 2.
- Formula: Degrees of Unsaturation = (A - B) / 2, where A is theoretical hydrogens (CnH2n+2) and B is actual hydrogens.
- Types and formulas for common compounds:
- Alkane: CnH2n+2
- Alkene: CnH2n
- Alkyne: CnH2n-2
- Cycloalkane: CnH2n
13C-NMR Spectroscopy
- Displays peaks corresponding to non-equivalent carbon atoms in different environments.
- Signals vary for alkane, alkene, aromatic, and carbonyl (C=O) carbons.
1H-NMR Spectroscopy
- Shows peaks for non-equivalent hydrogen atoms in various environments.
- Indicates different hydrogen types:
- Hs on sp3-hybridized carbons
- Hs on C=C carbons
- Hs on aromatic rings
- Aldehyde, carboxylic acid, and alcoholic OHs
Integrals in NMR
- Numbers above peaks in 1H-NMR represent the number of hydrogens corresponding to each signal, indicating relative abundance.
Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
- IR spectroscopy analyzes molecular structure by measuring absorption of IR light, causing molecular bonds to vibrate.
- Unique IR peaks correspond to different types of bonds and their vibrations, forming an IR spectrum.
Key IR Peaks to Memorize
- C=C or C=N: Small to medium peak at 1600-1700 cm-1
- C=O (carbonyl): Big, pointy peak at 1700-1750 cm-1
- Alcohols (OH stretch): Large, broad trough far left of spectrum
- C-H: Big, pointy peaks around 3000 cm-1
- N-H: Sharp peak just left of 3000 cm-1
- CoN (nitrile): Medium peak at 2200 cm-1
- NO2: Distinctive "vampire teeth" peaks at 1500-1600 and 1300-1400 cm-1
Carbonyl and OH Stretches
- C=O peak is characteristic of carbonyl functional groups, appearing prominently around 1700 cm-1.
- OH stretch from alcohols appears as a broad trough, while carboxylic acids show an OH stretch overlapping with C-H peaks around 3000 cm-1.
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Utilizes UV and visible light to analyze compounds with conjugated double bonds.
- Absorption of UV/visible light results in specific light transmission, creating a spectrum.
Mass Spectrometry
- Determines molecular mass by ionizing the compound and separating ions based on mass-to-charge ratios.
- Example compounds: C3H6O, C6H5CH3 (C7H8), C2H6 all demonstrate this technique.
Degrees of Unsaturation
- Refers to the number of double bonds or rings in a compound; each double bond or ring decreases hydrogen count by 2.
- Formula: Degrees of Unsaturation = (A - B) / 2, where A is theoretical hydrogens (CnH2n+2) and B is actual hydrogens.
- Types and formulas for common compounds:
- Alkane: CnH2n+2
- Alkene: CnH2n
- Alkyne: CnH2n-2
- Cycloalkane: CnH2n
13C-NMR Spectroscopy
- Displays peaks corresponding to non-equivalent carbon atoms in different environments.
- Signals vary for alkane, alkene, aromatic, and carbonyl (C=O) carbons.
1H-NMR Spectroscopy
- Shows peaks for non-equivalent hydrogen atoms in various environments.
- Indicates different hydrogen types:
- Hs on sp3-hybridized carbons
- Hs on C=C carbons
- Hs on aromatic rings
- Aldehyde, carboxylic acid, and alcoholic OHs
Integrals in NMR
- Numbers above peaks in 1H-NMR represent the number of hydrogens corresponding to each signal, indicating relative abundance.
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