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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) CH3OH
b) HCOH
c) C2H2
d) HCN




Question 2

Draw all possible resonance forms of the following molecules: SO42-, HCO3-, CO32-




Pre-Video Questions

The following questions test your understanding of the following concepts:

1. Resonance

2. Hybridization