Chapter 1 - Structure and Bonding

Question 1

Isomer

Answer 1

same formula, different connectivity

Question 2

Resonance

Answer 2

same atom placement, different electron arrangement

Question 3

Linear Bond

Answer 3

180°
2 groups on central atom

Question 4

Trigonal Planar Bond

Answer 4

120°
3 groups on central atom

Question 5

Tetrahedral Bond

Answer 5

109.5°
4 groups on central atom

Question 6

SP3 hybridization

Answer 6

4 groups on carbon atom
single bond: one σ bond
tetrahedral (109.5°)

Question 7

SP2 hybridization

Answer 7

3 groups on carbon atom
double bond: one σ bond + one π bond
trigonal planar (120°)

Question 8

SP hybridization

Answer 8

2 groups on carbon atom
triple bond: one σ bond + two π bonds
linear (180°)

Question 9

Resonance Contributions

Answer 9

Major contributor contains fewer charges and more bonds

All other structures are minor contributors

Question 10

List shortest to longest bonds

Answer 10

Triple –> Double –> Single

Question 11

List weakest to strongest bonds

Answer 11

Single –> Double –> Triple