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Which statement about organic compounds is true?
Which statement about organic compounds is true?
What does it mean for a carbon atom to be tetravalent?
What does it mean for a carbon atom to be tetravalent?
What is true about the nucleus of an atom?
What is true about the nucleus of an atom?
How are cations and anions different?
How are cations and anions different?
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Which statement correctly describes the electron shells?
Which statement correctly describes the electron shells?
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What can be inferred about the elements commonly found in organic compounds?
What can be inferred about the elements commonly found in organic compounds?
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What characterizes an orbital in atomic structure?
What characterizes an orbital in atomic structure?
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What is true about adding electrons to the shells of an atom?
What is true about adding electrons to the shells of an atom?
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What two variables primarily define a molecule's structure?
What two variables primarily define a molecule's structure?
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How is bond angle determined around an atom bonded to two other atoms?
How is bond angle determined around an atom bonded to two other atoms?
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What theory is used to determine molecular shapes based on electron pairs?
What theory is used to determine molecular shapes based on electron pairs?
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What does a stable molecular arrangement aim to achieve?
What does a stable molecular arrangement aim to achieve?
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Which of these factors is NOT part of the molecular shape determined by VSEPR theory?
Which of these factors is NOT part of the molecular shape determined by VSEPR theory?
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Why is drawing organic structures considered challenging?
Why is drawing organic structures considered challenging?
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What must be assessed to determine the bond angle and shape around a central atom?
What must be assessed to determine the bond angle and shape around a central atom?
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What is the shape of an s orbital?
What is the shape of an s orbital?
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How many valence electrons does an element in group 5A have?
How many valence electrons does an element in group 5A have?
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Which of the following statements is true about p orbitals?
Which of the following statements is true about p orbitals?
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What do Lewis structures represent?
What do Lewis structures represent?
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In the formation of methane (CH4), which element acts as the central atom?
In the formation of methane (CH4), which element acts as the central atom?
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What is the key advantage of bonding between atoms?
What is the key advantage of bonding between atoms?
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Which of these is a correct rule for drawing Lewis structures?
Which of these is a correct rule for drawing Lewis structures?
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What shape does a p orbital exhibit?
What shape does a p orbital exhibit?
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What determines the order in which orbitals are filled with electrons?
What determines the order in which orbitals are filled with electrons?
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Which of the following compounds is formed by joining two atoms of the same element?
Which of the following compounds is formed by joining two atoms of the same element?
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What distinguishes resonance structures from isomers?
What distinguishes resonance structures from isomers?
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What is the primary characteristic of a resonance hybrid?
What is the primary characteristic of a resonance hybrid?
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Which of the following statements about electron movement in resonance structures is correct?
Which of the following statements about electron movement in resonance structures is correct?
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What determines the stability of a resonance structure?
What determines the stability of a resonance structure?
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Which rule is essential when drawing resonance structures?
Which rule is essential when drawing resonance structures?
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What happens when comparing the resonance hybrid to its individual resonance structures?
What happens when comparing the resonance hybrid to its individual resonance structures?
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What defines the geometric arrangement of a molecule, such as H2O?
What defines the geometric arrangement of a molecule, such as H2O?
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Which of the following describes a major contributor in resonance structures?
Which of the following describes a major contributor in resonance structures?
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How do curved arrows function in the context of resonance?
How do curved arrows function in the context of resonance?
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What is the primary reason why beryllium and boron do not satisfy the octet rule in their molecules?
What is the primary reason why beryllium and boron do not satisfy the octet rule in their molecules?
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Which of the following elements can potentially have more than eight electrons in its Lewis structure due to the availability of d orbitals?
Which of the following elements can potentially have more than eight electrons in its Lewis structure due to the availability of d orbitals?
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What is the true representation of a molecule that has multiple resonance structures?
What is the true representation of a molecule that has multiple resonance structures?
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What is the importance of resonance in molecular stability?
What is the importance of resonance in molecular stability?
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How does formal charge relate to Lewis structures?
How does formal charge relate to Lewis structures?
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Which of the following statements best describes resonance structures?
Which of the following statements best describes resonance structures?
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In molecules like BF3, why is there an absence of an octet around boron?
In molecules like BF3, why is there an absence of an octet around boron?
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Which of the following best explains why resonance structures are not sufficient to describe actual molecular structures?
Which of the following best explains why resonance structures are not sufficient to describe actual molecular structures?
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What is a characteristic feature of resonance stabilized molecules?
What is a characteristic feature of resonance stabilized molecules?
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Which of the following correctly identifies a limitation of resonance structures?
Which of the following correctly identifies a limitation of resonance structures?
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Study Notes
Organic Chemistry
- Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon.
- Carbon is tetravalent, meaning it forms four bonds.
- Other elements may also be present, such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and halogens. These are called heteroatoms.
- The simplest organic compound is methane (CH4).
Products of Organic Chemistry in Medicine
- Organic chemistry plays a role in various medical products, including:
- Plastic syringes
- Oral contraceptives
- Synthetic heart valves
- Antibiotics
Common Features of Organic Compounds
- All organic compounds contain carbon atoms.
- Most organic compounds contain hydrogen atoms.
- Other elements (heteroatoms) can be present, such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and halogens.
The Periodic Table
- All matter is made of atoms, consisting of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) and an electron cloud.
- The nucleus contains positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons; most of the atom's mass is found in the nucleus.
- The electron cloud contains negatively charged electrons.
- The charge on a proton is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the charge on an electron.
- A cation has fewer electrons than its neutral form; an anion has more electrons.
- Most commonly seen elements in organic compounds are located in the first and second rows of the periodic table.
- Orbitals within shells are filled in order from closest to the nucleus outwards
- The first shell (n=1) has only an s orbital, while the second shell (n=2) has an s and three p orbitals
Orbitals
- Orbitals are regions of high electron density.
- The four types of orbitals are s, p, d, and f.
- The first shell only contains an s orbital, while the second shell contains an s and three p type orbitals.
- s orbitals are spherical in shape, while p orbitals have dumbbell shapes.
- The s orbital is at a lower energy than the p orbital
Valence Electrons
- Valence electrons are the outermost electrons.
- The group number of a second-row element represents the number of valence electrons it possesses.
Bonding
- Bonding involves the joining of two atoms in a stable arrangement.
- The process of bonding results in a lower energy state, increasing stability.
- Many compounds exist, despite the small number of elements.
- Examples include hydrogen gas (H2), methane (CH4), and others.
Lewis Structures
- Lewis structures are electron dot representations of molecules.
- Only valence electrons are shown.
- Second-row atoms generally have eight electrons around them.
- Hydrogen atoms have two electrons.
- A solid line represents a two-electron covalent bond:
- A lone pair is represented by two dots on an atom.
How to Draw Lewis Structures
- Step 1: Arrange atoms
- Step 2: Count electrons
- Step 3: Arrange valence electrons around atoms
- Step 4: Assign formal charges
Resonance structures
- Two or more Lewis structures illustrating the same location of atoms.
- They differ in electron arrangement only, not atom position.
- The resonance hybrid is the composite of all resonance structures.
- Resonance structures make a molecule more stable
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
- Some elements in groups 2A and 3A may not follow the octet rule, having fewer than eight valence electrons in a neutral molecule.
- Elements in the third row and beyond may possess more than eight valence electrons in a neutral molecule due to the presence of d-orbitals.
Kinds of Organic Reactions
- Substitution: An atom or group is replaced by another.
- Elimination: Elements are lost, forming a double or triple bond.
- Addition: Elements are added to a molecule
Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics describes the energy of a reaction and the relative amounts of reactants and products at equilibrium.
- ΔG° is the overall energy difference between reactants and products.
Kinetics
- Kinetics describes how fast reactants are converted into products.
Determining Molecular Shape
- Bond length and bond angle (and the interactions between them) determine molecular shape.
- Bond length is influenced by the size of the atoms.
- Bond angle is influenced by the presence of lone pairs or other atoms.
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory
- Electron pairs arrange themselves as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion.
- Geometry is determined by the number of groups surrounding a given atom.
- Two groups surrounding a central atom = linear
- Three groups surrounding a central atom= trigonal planar
- Four groups surrounding a central atom = tetrahedral
Drawing Organic Structures
- Condensed structures: show atoms in a sequence based on connectivity without explicit bonds.
- Skeletal structures: represent only the backbone of the carbon skeleton and other atoms.
Intermolecular Forces
- Intermolecular forces are the forces between molecules.
- Types of intermolecular forces include:
- Van der Waals forces (London forces): Weakest, present in all molecules
- Dipole-dipole interactions: Moderate, present in polar molecules
- Hydrogen bonding: Strongest, present in molecules with H bonded to O, N, or F
Hybridization
- Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals, increasing bonding strength.
- Possible hybridisations: sp, sp2, sp3.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry, including the role of carbon and heteroatoms in organic compounds. Learn about the impact of organic chemistry in medical applications, from plastic syringes to antibiotics. Understand the common features that define organic compounds.
