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(a)
Interpretation:
The hybridization of each nonhydrogen atom in norethynodrel is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Answer to Problem 3.38P
Atom | Hybridization |
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Explanation of Solution
The structure of Norethynodrel is as below:
The nonhydrogen atoms are highlighted with red color and numbered.
According to VSEPR theory,
According to VSEPR theory,
According to VSEPR theory, the
According to VSEPR theory,
According to VSEPR theory, geometry of an atom has been determined, and from the geometry of the atom, its hybridization has been determined.
(b)
Interpretation:
The total number of
Concept introduction:
Answer to Problem 3.38P
There are total fifty-one
Explanation of Solution
The structure of Norethynodrel is as below:
There is one C=C triple bond in norethynodrel molecule. Each triple bond is composed of two
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Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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