Organic: Resonance and Curly Arrows Flashcards
1
Q
Cation =
A
Positive charge
2
Q
Anion =
A
Negative charge
3
Q
Electrons that can move by resonance are referred to as …
A
Delocalised
4
Q
Curly arrows always start from an electron.
True or False?
A
False
They start from a PAIR of electrons
- a lone pair
- a bond (usually pi)
5
Q
Curly arrows finish where the electrons started from
True or False?
A
False
They end wherever the electrons end up
- new bond
- new lone pair
6
Q
Negative charges or lone pits can delocalise
True or False
A
True
