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Delocalisation Flashcards

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Benzene & Butadiene

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Benzene & Butadiene are both examples of delocalised electrons that form pi-systems.

This occurs due to the conjugation of the double bonds (sp2 hybridised carbons).

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What may disallow pi-bonding?

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sp3 hybridised Carbons prevent overlap of p orbitals in the double bonds as sp3 hybridised Carbons do not have available p orbital for bonding

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Stability of the conjugate base

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Electron donating: stabilize cations NOT anions

Electron withdrawing: stabilize anions NOT cations

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