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Lesson 2: Predicting position of acid-base equilibrium based on structure (resonance, inductive effect, hybridization)
Question 1
Predict hybridization and bond angles of carbon in the following molecules:
a) CH
3OH
b) HCOH
c) C
2H
2
d) HCN
Draw the Lewis Dot Structure of the molecule. If you are having trouble with this, review the Lewis Dot Structures first
a) Hybridization = sp3; Bond angle = 109.5
Single bond = sp3 hybridization, tetrahedral geometry, 109.5 bond angle
b) Hybridization = sp2; Bond angle = 120
Double bond = sp2 hybridization, trigonal planar geometry, 120 bond angle
c) Hybridization = sp; Bond angle = 180
Triple bond = sp hybridization, linear geometry, 180 bond angle.
Pre-Video Questions
The following questions test your understanding of the following concepts:
1. Resonance
2. Hybridization