ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

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What are dipole-dipole interactions?

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Dipole-dipole interactions are attractive forces between the positive end of one polar molecule and the negative end of another polar molecule.

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What is hydrogen bonding?

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Hydrogen bonding is a strong type of dipole-dipole interaction that occurs when hydrogen is bonded to highly electronegative atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule?

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Molecular geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule.

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What is the shape of carbon dioxide (CO₂)?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has a linear molecular geometry.

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How do pi bonds affect bond length?

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More pi bonds lead to shorter bond lengths due to increased electron density between the bonded atoms.

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What is a polar molecule?

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A polar molecule has a net dipole moment due to the presence of polar bonds and an asymmetrical shape.

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What are London dispersion forces?

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London dispersion forces are weak intermolecular forces arising from temporary dipoles in molecules.

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What is the difference between ionic bonding and covalent bonding?

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in bonding?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a bond; it influences bond polarity.

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What is the VSEPR theory?

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The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory predicts the geometry of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.