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Ramelteon is a hypnotic agent used in the treatment of
Chapter 2, Problem 2.64(choose chapter or problem)
Ramelteon is a hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia: Ramelteon O N H O (a) What is the molecular formula of this compound? (b) How many sp3 -hybridized carbon atoms are present in this structure? (c) How many sp2 -hybridized carbon atoms are present in this structure? (d) How many sp-hybridized carbon atoms are present in this structure? (e) How many lone pairs are present in this structure? (f) Identify each lone pair as localized or delocalized. (g) Identify the geometry of each atom (except for hydrogen atoms).
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QUESTION:
Ramelteon is a hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia: Ramelteon O N H O (a) What is the molecular formula of this compound? (b) How many sp3 -hybridized carbon atoms are present in this structure? (c) How many sp2 -hybridized carbon atoms are present in this structure? (d) How many sp-hybridized carbon atoms are present in this structure? (e) How many lone pairs are present in this structure? (f) Identify each lone pair as localized or delocalized. (g) Identify the geometry of each atom (except for hydrogen atoms).
ANSWER:Step 1 of 10
a. Draw out all carbons (corners and endpoints) and hydrogens on the carbons to easily count the atoms for the molecular formula.