The CHM 7
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| Sigma and Pi Bonds | 10 mins | 0 completed | Learn Summary |
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| Lewis Structure | 21 mins | 0 completed | Learn |
| Condensed Structural Formula | 16 mins | 0 completed | Learn Summary |
| Degrees of Unsaturation | 13 mins | 0 completed | Learn Summary |
| Constitutional Isomers | 15 mins | 0 completed | Learn Summary |
| Resonance Structures | 51 mins | 0 completed | Learn Summary |
| Hybridization | 28 mins | 0 completed | Learn Summary |
| Molecular Geometry | 17 mins | 0 completed | Learn |
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| Isomer |
| Polar Vs. Nonpolar |
| Covalent Bond |
| Polar Bond |
Solution: If we compare the sizes of the halogens, we find that they increase in size from fluorine to iodine. Nevertheless, fluoroethane, chloroethane, bromoethane, and iodoethane all have very similar barrier
Problem
If we compare the sizes of the halogens, we find that they increase in size from fluorine to iodine. Nevertheless, fluoroethane, chloroethane, bromoethane, and iodoethane all have very similar barriers to rotation about the C—C bond. Can you offer a possible explanation?
