Problems

1. Predict the approximate bonds angles
   
   (a) H-O-H bond angle in H₂O
   
   (b) H-C-H bond angle in H₂CO
   
   (c) H-N-H bond angle in NH₃
   
   (d) H-N-H bond angle in NH₄⁺
   
   
2. Describe the orbitals used in bonding of the following:
   
   (a) CH₃^- (b) CH₃⁺ (c) CH₃.

 

Text Books

 

•  P. Y. Bruce and K J R. Prasad, Essential Organic Chemistry , Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2008.

•  C. M. Loudon , Organic Chemistry , Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2002.

•  R. R. Morrison, R. N. Boyd and S. K. Bhattacharjee, Organic Chemistry , Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2011.