CHEM 2319 Structure Visualization

Simple hybridization models

sp3 compound

Ethane - note tetrahedral geometry about each carbon
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sp2 compound

Ethene - note planar geometry and 120° angles
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sp compound

Ethyne - note linear geometry
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cis and trans isomers

cis-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane

trans-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane

Conformational Isomers

Conformations of ethane

staggered ethane

eclipsed ethane

Conformations of butane

anti butane

eclipsed butane

gauche butane

Conformations of 4-, 5- and 6-member rings

cyclobutane
 

cyclopentane
 

cyclohexane - CHAIR

cyclohexane - BOAT

cyclohexane - TWIST-BOAT

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