Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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Author: Andrei Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 2E
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The better Lewis structure for
Concept Introduction :
Rules for determining the best Lewis structure
- Smaller formal charges are preferred over larger formal charges
- Negative formal charges should reside on more electronegative atoms
- Like charges should not reside closer to each other.
Formal charge can be determined by following formula.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Whether the choice in part (a) is consistent with the experimental data should be discussed.
Concept Introduction :
Rules for determining the best Lewis structure:
- Smaller formal charges are preferred over larger formal charges
- Negative formal charges should reside on more electronegative atoms
- Like charges should not reside closer to each other.
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Ch. 2 - Prob. 1CTQCh. 2 - The valence shell of an atom in a legitimate Lewis...Ch. 2 - Prob. 3CTQCh. 2 - Prob. 4CTQCh. 2 - Prob. 5CTQCh. 2 - It is impossible to draw a legitimate Lewis...Ch. 2 - Describe how to calculate the total number of...Ch. 2 - Prob. 8CTQCh. 2 - Prob. 9CTQCh. 2 - Prob. 10CTQ
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