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Organic Chemistry 244-03

September 10, 2003

QUIZ THREE

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1. (6 pts,)  Briefly explain why HCO2H has a lower pKa than H3COH.

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2. (9 pts) Draw the molecular orbital diagram for combining two H atoms to form 
                diatomic molecular hydrogen.  Show all orbitals and placement 
                of electrons.

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3.  (8 pts) Indicate the hybridization of atoms A-D in the following molecule.



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