NCHE222

MEMO: LE2 Oefenvrae / SU2 Practice questions

2.1 Bespreek volledig hoekom die volgende 2.1 Discuss comprehensively why the following
verbinding aktief is. compound is active. (2)

Nu – due to lone pair e and δ- of O; and due to 2 x double bond

E - due to δ+ on C

2.2 Gee ʼn voorbeeld van ʼn karbanioon en 2.2 Give an example of a carbanion and an
oksoniumioon. oxonium ion. (2)

C O

2.3 Gee die resonansstruktuur wat sal vorm. 2.3 Give the resonance structure that will form. (1)

O O

2.4 Noem twee verskille tussen die I- en die M- 2.4 Name two differences between the I- and the
effek. M-effect. (2)

I-effect = distance dependant (vs independent)

= no electrons move (vs electrons delocalised)
= only one structure (vs more structures) Any 2
= increases energy (vs decrease)
2.5 Teken alle moontlike resonanstrukture vir die 2.5 Draw all possible resonance structures for the
volgende verbinding. following compound. (3)

O
Any 3

O O O