Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been used as an anti-inflammatory rub for racehorses. DMSO and acetone appear to have similar structures, but the C“O carbon atom in acetone is planar, while the S“O sulfur atom in DMSO ispyramidal. Draw Lewis structures for DMSO and acetone, predict the hybridizations and explain these observations.

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been used as an anti-inflammatory rub for racehorses. DMSO and acetone appear to have similar structures, but the C“O carbon atom in acetone is planar, while the S“O sulfur atom in DMSO ispyramidal. Draw Lewis structures for DMSO and acetone, predict the hybridizations and explain these observations.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter7: Molecular Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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