Hybridization and Shapes of Molecules

Hybridization and Shapes of Molecules – In the previous subject, we talked about the concept of Hybridization and the types of Hybridization, but in this subject, we will talk about Hybridization and Shapes of Molecules. – Diatomic molecules must all be invariably linear but tri-and tetra-atomic molecules have several possible …

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Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds

– In this subject, we will discuss the Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds – For a reaction to be practical, the equilibrium must favor the products, and the reaction rate must be fast enough to form them in a reasonable time. – These two conditions depend on …

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Bronsted-Lowry Acid Strength: Ka and pKa

– In this subject, we will discuss the Bronsted-Lowry Acid Strength: Ka and pKa Bronsted-Lowry Acid Strength: Ka and pKa – Many organic reactions involve the transfer of a proton by an acid–base reaction. – An important consideration, therefore, is the relative strengths of compounds that could potentially act as …

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Orbital Representation of Molecules

– In this subject, we will discuss the Orbital Representation of some Molecules (1) Orbital Representation of H2 molecule – Each hydrogen atom has one electron in 1s-orbital. – Two such atoms join to form a molecule of hydrogen. – In this case s–s overlapping between two 1s-orbitals of hydrogen …

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The Ideal gas law: Solved Problems

– In this subject, we will discuss Solved Problems on The Ideal gas law  Problem (1) on The ideal gas law  Calculate the volume of a sample of gas originally occupying 908 mL at 717 torr and 20 oC after its temperature and pressure are changed to 72 oC and …

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Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases

Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases

– In this subject, we will discuss the Lewis acid-base theory and Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases  Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases – In 1923 G. N. Lewis proposed a theory that significantly broadened the understanding of acids and bases. – As we go along we shall find that an …

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Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship

Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship

– In this subject, we will discuss the Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship – The work of the Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro complemented the studies of Boyle, Charles, and Gay-Lussac. – In 1811 Avogadro published a hypothesis stating that at the same temperature and pressure, …

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Bond Formation, (σ) Bond and (π) Bond

Bond Formation (Valence Bond Theory) – Bond formation between atoms to give chemical compounds can be interpreted admirably in terms of the orbital theory of atomic structure. – Heitler and London believed that electron cloud of the valence orbital on one atom ‘overlaps’ the electron cloud of the other bonding …

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