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By the VSEPR (Valence shell electron pairs repulsions) theory, even though there are four electron pairs on C and N, the presence of a lone pair of electrons on N increases the repulsions, meaning that th...

There are three types of intermolecular forces; 1. Van der Waal forces 2. Dipole-dipole forces 3. Hydrogen bonding Van der waals are the weakest and hydrogen bonding is the strongest. Van der Waal forces ...

Sulfur is a group six element, meaning it can form up to six bonds with halogen atoms such as F or Cl. In the instance where only four valence electrons of S are bonded to the halogens, the remaining two ...

In a dynamic equilibrium the rate of the forward reaction is the same as the rate of the reverse reaction and there is no overall change in the amount of each product.

The difference in mechanism between tertiary halogenoalkanes and primary halogenoalkanes is caused by the difference in relative stability between the two carbocation intermediates formed. In the case of ...