Org 1, Midterm 1: 10 Common Types of Exam Problems
I’ve looked at a lot of first midterms for Org 1 at North American schools. Here, I’ll share some of the common types of questions that come up, with examples. There won’t be much commentary here, mostly just a problem dump for now.
- Hybridization questions (crucial!)
- Lewis structures
- Formal charges
- Geometry / bond angles
- Bond types
- Dipole moment
- Simple nomenclature
- Boiling points / melting points
- Resonance questions
- Acid-base questions
1. Hybridization (*crucial*)
Expect to be able to determine the hybridization at pretty much any atom. One form this commonly takes is to be shown a…
