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<strong>Testing</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Organic</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong> <strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reinforce</strong> Comprehension and<br />

Understanding using Web-based Multiple Choice Questions<br />

Andrew Boa and Jason Eames*<br />

Department of <strong>Chemistry</strong>, University of Hull<br />

a.n.boa@hull.ac.uk; j.eames@hull.ac.uk<br />

32. Bonding 12<br />

The pZ-orbital of a methyl carbocation CH3 + contains _____ electrons.<br />

*a. 0<br />

b. 1<br />

c. 2<br />

d. 3<br />

e. None of the above<br />

Correct Answer Reply:<br />

There are three bonding electron pairs around the carbon a<strong>to</strong>m, and these can be placed as<br />

far apart as possible in an sp 2 trigonal planar framework. The empty orbital is therefore<br />

the 2pZ a<strong>to</strong>mic (unhybridised) a<strong>to</strong>mic orbital.

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