Module 2B: Organic Structure Flashcards
Heteroatoms
N, O, S, P
Which atoms are always drawn in bond-angle formulas?
Heteroatoms and Halogens
Hydrogen atoms are not drawn, except for when they are ____
attached to a heteroatom
Formal Charge =
FC = #VE - #LPE - 1/2 (#BE)
Carbon will have a +1 charge when
3B + 0LP
Carbon will have a 0 charge when
4B + 0LP
Carbon will have a -1 charge when
3B + 1LP
Nitrogen will have a +1 charge when
4B + 0LP
Nitrogen will have a 0 charge when
3B + 1LP
Nitrogen will have a -1 charge when
2B + 2LP
Oxygen will have a +1 charge when
3B + 1LP
Oxygen will have a 0 charge when
2B + 2LP
Oxygen will have a -1 charge when
1B + 3LP
X groups (Cl, Br, I) will have a +1 charge when
2B + 2LP
X groups (Cl, Br, I) will have a 0 charge when
1B + 3LP