When you count up the electrons in a Lewis Structure, do double and triple bonds count as 4 or 6 electrons?
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Answer:
The correct answer is the first option. No, the structures above cannot undergo a Fischer esterification reaction to form an ester.
Explanation:
The reaction that will take place can be found in the attached file. The reaction does not require any catalyst and it cannot undergo a Fischer esterification reaction to form an ester.
Start by writing the atoms balance:
Now, determine the change of oxidation states:
has oxidation state 0, so each N has to gain 3 electrons to become 
.
That, means that you need 6 electrons to balance the charges, resulting in:
And the answer is 6 mole of electrons.
Now, determine the change of oxidation states:
That, means that you need 6 electrons to balance the charges, resulting in:
And the answer is 6 mole of electrons.