MCAT Organic Chemistry Review 2018-2019

(A) Two s-orbitals (B) Two p-orbitals (C) One s- and one p-orbital (D) Two sp^2 -hybridized orbitals 9 . How ...

(A) I only (B) II only (C) I and III only (D) II and III only 12 . The p character of the bonds formed by the ...

(A) weaker. (B) longer. (C) made up of fewer σ bonds. (D) more rigid. ...

Answers and Explanations DISCRETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1 . A The energies of the subshells within a principle quan ...

6 . D When atomic orbitals combine, they form molecular orbitals. When two atomic orbitals with th ...

have 50% s character and 50% p character. 13 . B A resonance structure describes an arrangement of electro ...

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In This Chapter 4.1 Acids and Bases Definitions Acid and Base Strength Common Functional Groups 4.2 Nucleophiles ...

Chapter Profile The content in this chapter should be relevant to about 6% of all questions about Organic Ch ...

This chapter is vital for understanding all the reactions you’ll see in the next six chapters of this book ...

4.1 Acids and Bases LEARNING GOALS After Chapter 4.1, you will be able to: Recall the importance of amphoteri ...

orbitals into which they can accept an electron pair, or are positively polarized atoms. BRIDGE Acids an ...

The acid dissociation constant, or Ka, measures the strength of an acid in solution. In the dissociation ...

Table 4.1. pKa Values for Common Functional Groups ...

Generally, bond strength decreases down the periodic table, and acidity therefore increases. Also, the more ...

How is pKa defined, and what does a low pKa indicate? What are some functional groups that classically ac ...

4.2 Nucleophiles, Electrophiles, and Leaving Groups LEARNING GOALS After Chapter 4.2, you will be able to: Dist ...

Figure 4.2. Examples of Nucleophiles KEY CONCEPT Nucleophiles tend to have lone pairs or π bonds that ...

Solvent Effects The solvent consideration is worth spending a bit more time on. In polar protic solvents, n ...