Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - September 8, 1999

Dr. Sundin

1. Sketch the following orbitals in such a manner that one can clearly see the differences between them.

a. 2px Answer

b. sp3 Answer

c. s between two carbons Answer

d. p between two carbons Answer

2. Give the Lewis structure, bond angles, and hybridization of carbon in:

a. C2H4 Answer

b. CO2 Answer

c. CH2O Answer

3. Compound A, C4H7N, has a carbon-13 nmr spectrum which shows three different kinds of carbon atoms. The infrared spectrum also reveals the presence of a carbon-nitrogen "triple" bond.

a. Draw the structure of A. Answer

b. What is the hybridization of each carbon atom in A? Answer

c. What is the C-C-N bond angle in A? Answer

d. What are the C-C-C bond angles in A? Answer

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