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Describe the Kekule and delocalised model of benzene and explain some of the reasons why the kekule is disproved

Kekule Model - 6 membered carbon ringComposed of carbon atoms joined together by alternating single and double bonds
Delocalised Model - A planr cyclic hydrocarbon composed of 6 carbon atoms and 6 hy...

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Draw a labelled diagram of carbon.

Student drawings will indicate a central nucleus with 6 neutrons and 6 protons, as well as 6 surrounding electrons in one shell.

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What is the mechanism for nucleophilic addition reactions at carbonyls?

The carbonyl bond is polar as the oxygen atom is more electronegative than the carbon atom. This results in a partial positive charge on the carbon and a partial negative charge on the oxygen. A nucleophi...

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How do you deal with remembering all the knowledge required for organic chemistry questions?

You should organise your knowledge by separating synthetic routes into categories, for example: drawing the synthetic pathways of benzenes separately to those of phenols. You should then make posters or f...

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What is Chatelier's principle?

Le Chateliers principle states:The position of the equilibrium of a system changes to minimise the effect of any imposed change in conditions.This principle applies to any reaction that is in equilibrium....

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