For the Methyl Cation ⁺CH₃ , Indicate Which Orbitals

question 11

Essay

For the methyl cation ⁺CH₃ , indicate which orbitals are involved in the bonding, the hybridization of carbon, the geometry of the cation, and the H-C-H bond angles.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Substitution

A theory in classical conditioning suggesting that the conditioned stimulus acts as a substitute for the unconditioned stimulus, eliciting the same response.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves teaching the client to replace a negative response to a stimulus with a positive response.

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of response varies according to a change in reinforcement conditions for one of two or more behaviors.

Sensory Preconditioning

A learning process where two neutral stimuli are paired together before one of them is paired with an unconditioned stimulus, affecting response to the second stimulus.