What Bond Angle Is Most Closely Associated with a Tetrahedral

question 110

Multiple Choice

What bond angle is most closely associated with a tetrahedral distribution of electron density?

• A) 90°
• B) 109.5°
• C) 120°
• D) 180°

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbons

Carbon atoms that are attached to four different groups, making them stereocenters leading to chiral molecules.

Cis-1,2-dimethylcyclopentane

A cyclopentane molecule with two methyl groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms in the same plane.

Trans-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane

A cyclopentane molecule with methyl groups at the 1 and 3 positions, oriented across from each other.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other and have different physical properties.