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3.15: Quiz 3A

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    1. Clearly indicate true (T) or false (F) for the following statements (2 pts each):
    _____ HO is a stronger base than NH2
    _____ A Lewis acid is a compound that accepts a share in a pair of electrons.
    1. Multiple Choice: (2 pts each)

    Which of the following molecules has a conjugated pi system?

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    Which of the following statements are correct concerning delocalized electrons?

    1. Box.pngElectrons do not belong to a single atom.
    2. Electrons are not confined to a bond between two atoms
    3. Electrons are shared by three or more atoms
    4. A and B
    5. A, B and C

    The delocalized π system in benzene is formed by a cyclic overlap of 6 _______ orbitals.

    1. Box.pngs
    2. p
    3. sp
    4. sp2
    5. sp3

    Which of the following statements is incorrect about benzene?

    1. Box.pngAll of the carbon atoms are sp hybridized
    2. It has delocalized electrons
    3. The carbon-carbon bond lengths are all the same
    4. All six atoms lie in the same plane

    Which of the following compounds is not a Lewis base?

    1. Box.pngNH3
    2. BF3
    3. CH3OCH3
    4. CH3OH

    Which arrow is used to represent two contributors in a resonance hybrid?

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    1. (6 pts) Consider the following two compounds (A and B) and circle which compound will have the highest boiling point. Briefly explain your answer, including the intermolecular forces for each.

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    1. Delocalized electrons and resonance (11 pts total)
      1. Circle any of the following compounds that have a nitrogen atom with delocalized electrons.

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    1. For each pair of resonance structures shown below (A and B), circle which resonance contributor makes a greater contribution to the resonance hybrid. Briefly explain your answer.

    4bi.png

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      1. (4 pts) Which compound (A or B) is a stronger acid? Provide a brief explanation for your answer.

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    1. (4 pts) Lactic acid (also know as milk acid) has two acidic protons (A and B). Explain which proton is more acidic and draw the conjugate base that will result upon deprotonation.

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    1. (6 pts) The following molecule has an acidic proton. Draw the conjugate base for this molecule and then show why this molecule is acidic by drawing a relevant resonance structure.

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