18.1.4 Hybridization Effects Flashcards
Which has the lowest pKa value?
Ethyne
Which hybrid orbital allows the easiest removal of hydrogen atoms?
sp
Which best represents a difference between an alkane and an alkene?
An alkane has about eight percent less s character than an alkene.
Which trend is a valid explanation of the energy level of atomic orbitals?
In which orbital are electrons most stable?
2s
What orbitals comprise a C–H bond in the methyl group of ethane?
One sp3 orbital of carbon and a 1s of hydrogen
Which orbital promotes the greatest stability of electrons?
2s
Which best describes the relationship among orbital type, orbital energy level, and bond strength?
Which of the following best explains the difference in acidity between ethyne and ethane?
Hybridization
How is an alkene different than an alkane?
An alkene has a lower pKa value than that of an alkane.
