Organic Chemistry Answers

For the phosphite ion, (PO3) 3- : (a) giving all the steps, write the Lewis structure. (b) calculate the formal charges on O atoms and P atom. (c) draw the shape of the ion.

Why is in not possible to Synthesize CH5 in the lab?

what is the major product in the reaction between cyclohexane and bromine?

Given the following standard reduction potentials in acid solution
E°(V)
Al3+(aq)+3e- ↔ Al(s) -1.66
Sn4+(aq)+2e- ↔ Sn2+(aq) +0.14
I2(s)+2e- ↔ 2I-(aq) +0.53
Which is the weakest oxidizing agent in this list?
Al3+(aq)
Al(s)
I– (aq)
I2(s)


Sn4+(aq)

Under which of the following conditions will a voltaic cell do the most work?
Q/K > 1
Q/K = 1
Q/K < 1
E° < 0

Two particles having charge of +0.540 nC and +8.64 nC are separated by a distance of 1.90 m.

(a) At what point along the line connecting the two charges is the net electric field due to the two charges equal to zero?

(b) Where would the net electric field be zero if one of the charges were negative?

3. Draw a sequence of reactions to go from heptan-1-ol to a monohalogenated alkane. Draw or name the products and reactants of each reaction in this series. (6 marks)

Pentan-3-ol plus an oxidizing yields PRODUCT A. PRODUCT A plus H2, in the presence of a catalyst, heat, and pressure, yields PRODUCT B. Draw and name both PRODUCT A and PRODUCT B. (4 marks)

Identify the hybrid orbitals used in the given molecules.
H H H H
| | 4 |10 9 | 7..
H _____-C_____-C===C_______-C_____-O___-H
1 | 2 3 5 | 6 .. 8
H H

What is the pH of a solution containing 0.200 mol sodium acetate and 0.100 mol acetic acid dissolved in 100.0 mL of water, given that the pKa of acetic acid is 4.75?

This amino acid has an overall net charge of -1 at pH 8.5
Select one:
a. arginine
b. cysteine
c. histidine
d. lysine
e. proline