1. i. Based on the VSEPR model, indicate the molecular geometry of the following ion and the bond angle approximately! (4 points)
N
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ii. What is the formal charge on each atom for the ion below? Write two more resonance forms of the same ion with the formal charge on each atom and indicate which resonance form is more stable (give the reason). (8 points)
:
=C
iii. By the overlap of which two hybrid orbitals is formed the carbon-carbon single bond in the following molecule? (4 points)
$H_2C=CH-C \equiv N$
iv. Which is the stronger acid? Give an explanation. (5 points)
$H_2O$ or $H_2S$
v. To which side does the following equilibrium lie? Show the acid, the base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base in the equilibrium below. Choose the strongest base. Give an explanation. (8 points)
$HCN + CH_3CO_2Na \rightleftharpoons NaCN + CH_3CO_2H$
$pKa (HCN) = 9.31$
$pKa (CH_3CO_2H) = 4.76$
vi. In the following compounds, identify the one with the smallest boiling point value: (4 points)
2-methylpropane, pentane, 2-methylbutane