Nitromethane has the formula CH3NO2 , with the N bonded to
Chapter 20, Problem 116E(choose chapter or problem)
Nitromethane has the formula CH3NO2, with the N bonded to the C and without O—O bonds. Draw its two most important contributing structures.
a. What is the hybridization of the C and how many hybrid orbitals are in the molecule?
b. What is the shortest bond?
c. Between which two atoms is the strongest bond found?
d. Predict whether the HCH bond angles are greater or less than 109.5o and justify your prediction.
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