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Chapter 3, Problem 3.97SP
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Why high precision and accuracy is required in molecular weight measurement in identifying the formula of a molecule made in lab
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Identifying electron-donating and electron-withdrawing effects
For each of the substituted benzene molecules below, determine the inductive and resonance effects the substituent will have on the
benzene ring, as well as the overall electron-density of the ring compared to unsubstituted benzene.
Molecule
Inductive Effects
Resonance Effects
Overall Electron-Density
CF3
O donating
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O electron-rich
O withdrawing
withdrawing
O no inductive effects
O no resonance effects
O electron-deficient
O similar to benzene
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withdrawing
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no resonance effects
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electron-deficient
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