DF 2 - Bonding and Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between a pi bond and a sigma bond?
A
A sigma bond is caused by the direct overlap of the p-orbitals of carbon atoms, pi bonds are caused by the indirect ‘leaning’ overlap of p-orbitals
2
Q
What is a double bond?
A
A double bond consists of one pi bond and one sigma bond
3
Q
How can you draw a molecule in 3D?
A
-A solid line represents a bond in the plane of the paper
-A solid wedge represents a bond coming out of the plane of the paper
-A dashed/dotted wedge represents a bond going into the plane of the paper