Exam corrections Flashcards
1
Q
How many orbitals are occupied in a silicon atom?
A
8
2
Q
What is the shape around the carbon atoms in graphene?
A
Trigonal planar
3
Q
When heated with NAOH(aq), 1-iodobutane is hydrolysed at a much faster rate than 1-chlorobutane. Why?
A
The C—I bond requires less energy to break than the C—Cl bond.
