group of atoms that gains or loses electrons is called _______. A. a polar ion B. a non-polar ion C. a polyatomic ion D. a commo
1 answer:
Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
An ion is defined as a specie which is formed when a neutral atoms tends to gain or lose an electron.
When a neutral atom gain an electron then it forms a negative ion whereas when a neutral atom tends to lose an electron then it forms a positive ion.
For example, a neutral fluorine atom on gaining an electron will form ion. And, a sodium atom on losing an electron forms
ion.
When a group of atoms form ions then it tends to form polyatomic ions.
Thus, we can conclude that group of atoms that gains or loses electrons is called a polyatomic ion.
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Answer:
Pentane or 2,2-dimethylbutane
Explanation:
I've numbered the isomeric hexanes from 1 to 5 and labelled the sets of equivalent hydrogens.
The results are
Isomer 1— three sets of equivalent hydrogens
Isomer 2— five sets of equivalent hydrogens
Isomer 3— four sets of equivalent hydrogens
Isomer 4— two sets of equivalent hydrogens
Isomer 5— three sets of equivalent hydrogens
Each set will give one monochloro substitution product.
4 = A. Two monochloro isomers.
2 = B. Five monochloro isomers.
3 = C. Four monochloro isomers.
Isomers 1 and 5 each give three monochloro isomers.
Thus, we cannot assign Structure D definitively.
D is either pentane or 2,2-dimethylbutane.
