Chemistry - Organic Structures & Bonding

Exceptions to Group # of bonds (What they are and how many bonds do they make)

H - 1 bond
N - 3 bonds
O - 2 bonds (

Which bonds do you draw zig/zagged or straight?

- or = zigzag

= Straight

C-C bond P or NP

NP

C-H bond P or NP

NP

C-Anything bond P or NP

P (regardless of electronegativity)

2e groups

What is the Geometry?
Hybridization?

Linear
sp

3e groups

What is the Geometry?
Hybridization?

Trigonal Planar
sp²

4e groups

What is the Geometry?
Hybridization?

Tetrahedral
sp³

How many Sigma/pi bonds?

- Single bond -

1 sigma

How many Sigma/pi bonds?

= Double bond =

1 sigma
1 pi

How many Sigma/pi bonds?

= Triple bond =

1 sigma
2 pi

MP order Highest → Lowest

Linear no double bonds (hot!)
trans double bonds
cis double bonds (cold…)