Organic Chemistry Mechanistic Patterns
By: Bill Ogilvie, Nathan Ackroyd
2nd Edition
, Chapter 1
Carbon And Its Compounds
CHECKPOINT PROBLEMS
Practice Problem 1.1
a) S — 1s22s22p63s23p4
b) Cl — 1s22s22p63s23p5
c) Na+ — 1s22s22p6
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, Practice Problem 1.2
a) Count Valence Electrons.
Build A Basic Bonding Framework And Account For Electrons Used.
Add Remaining Electrons And Check For Formal Charges.
The Molecule Has A Lone Pair On The Nitrogen. All Other Electrons Are Bonding Electrons.
b) Count Valence Electrons.
Build A Basic Bonding Framework And Account For Electrons Used.
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