Chem 1009- Delocalisation Flashcards
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What is conjugation?
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When there is a double bond then a single bond pattern in a molecule. This determines colours of compounds and improves the overall stability.
2
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Why is benzene delocalised?
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In benzene each carbon is sp2 hybridised which results in the pi electrons being able to be delocalised around the ring.
3
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What do resonance forms show?
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The movement of pi electrons in the molecule.
4
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What is a resonance hybrid?
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One structure which shows all the resonance forms.
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