Course Saver OChem Flashcards
What is the species that donates (makes bond providing the electrons) electrons?
Nucleophile
What is the species that accepts electrons to form a bond?
Electrophile
What increases Melting Point?
Branching
What decreases Boiling Point?
Branching
What is Hydrogen Bonding?
- a super strong dipole-dipole force
- must have hydrogen bonded to F, O, or N to H-bond as a pure liquid
- only need F, O, N to hydrogen bond with protic compounds
Rank the 5 IMF according to Boiling Point, from highest to lowest.
1) Network Covalent (Cdiamond , SiO2)
2) Ionic
3) Hydrogen Bonding
4) Dipole-Dipole
5) London Forces
What is the bond angle and geometry of a molecule that is sp hybridized?
180 degrees
Linear
What is the bond angle and geometry of a molecule that is sp2 hybridized?
120 degrees
Trigonal Planar
What is the bond angle and geometry of a molecule that is sp3 hybridized?
109.5 degrees
Tetrahedral
What is the periodic trend for nucleophiles in aprotic solvents?
<---------- ^ C N O F Cl Br I Nuc strength in aprotic (not capable of H-bonding) solvents, Increases as you go to the left and up the periodic table.
*(same as basicity)

What is the periodic trend for nucleophiles in protic solvents?
<---------- v C N O F Cl Br I Nuc strength in protic solvents, Increases as you go to the left and down the periodic table.
What are the 3 common electrophiles?
- Carbocation
- Alkyal Hallide (Leaving Group)
- Carbonyl Carbon
What is the formula for degrees of unsaturation?
C(n)H(2n+2)
How do you determine if an organic reaction is oxidation?
If the molecule gains a bond(s) to a more electronegative atom than carbon (N, O, F, Cl, Br, I).
How do you determine if an organic reaction is reduction?
If the molecule gains a bond(s) to Hydrogen (less electronegative atom than carbon).