One of the first drugs to be approved for use in treatment...

One of the first drugs to be approved for use in treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was azidothymidine (AZT). Complete the Lewis structure of AZT. (FIGURE CANNOT COPY) a. How many carbon atoms use $s p^{3}$ hybridization? b. How many carbon atoms use $s p^{2}$ hybridization? c. Which atom is sp hybridized? d. How many $\sigma$ bonds are in the molecule? e. How many $\pi$ bonds are in the molecule? f. What is the $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{N}$ bond angle in the azide $\left(-\mathrm{N}_{3}\right)$ group? g. What is the $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{C}$ bond angle in the side group attached to the five-membered ring? h. What is the hybridization of the oxygen atom in the $$ -\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH} \text { group? } $$

One of the first drugs to be approved for use in treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was azidothymidine (AZT). Complete the Lewis structure of AZT.
(FIGURE CANNOT COPY)
a. How many carbon atoms use $s p^{3}$ hybridization?
b. How many carbon atoms use $s p^{2}$ hybridization?
c. Which atom is sp hybridized?
d. How many $\sigma$ bonds are in the molecule?
e. How many $\pi$ bonds are in the molecule?
f. What is the $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{N}$ bond angle in the azide $\left(-\mathrm{N}_{3}\right)$ group?
g. What is the $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{C}$ bond angle in the side group attached to the five-membered ring?
h. What is the hybridization of the oxygen atom in the
$$
-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH} \text { group? }
$$

Key Concepts

Molecular Geometry and Bond Angles

Molecular geometry discusses the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule, which is largely determined by the types of hybridization present as well as electron pair repulsion. Bond angles, such as those in tetrahedral (approximately 109.5°), trigonal planar (approximately 120°), or linear (approximately 180°) arrangements, are derived from these geometric considerations.

Lewis Structure

The Lewis structure is a depiction of a molecule that shows all the atoms, the bonds between them (including single, double, or triple bonds), and any lone pairs of electrons. It is fundamental for visualizing the connectivity of atoms in a molecule and for further analysis of its reactivity and properties.

Atom Hybridization

Atom hybridization refers to the mixing of atomic orbitals (such as s and p orbitals) to form new, hybrid orbitals that influence the geometry and bonding of a molecule. Common types include sp³, sp², and sp, which typically correspond to tetrahedral, trigonal planar, and linear geometries respectively.

Sigma (?) and Pi (?) Bonds

Sigma bonds are the strongest type of covalent bond formed by the head-on overlapping of atomic orbitals and represent the first bond between two atoms. Pi bonds result from the side-to-side overlap of unhybridized p orbitals and usually accompany sigma bonds in double and triple bonds, significantly affecting the electronic structure.

Functional Groups and Azide Group

Functional groups are specific groupings of atoms within molecules that confer characteristic chemical properties. The azide group (-N?) is one such functional group, characterized by a chain of three nitrogen atoms which generally exhibits a linear or nearly linear arrangement, and its unique bonding influences both reactivity and structural features.

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