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AZT lewis structure, hybridized, sp & Bonds

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One of the first drugs to be approved for use in treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is azidothymidine (AZT). Complete the Lewis structure for AZT.

(a) How many carbon atoms are sp3 hybridized?
atoms
(b) How many carbon atoms are sp2 hybridized?
atoms
(c) Which atom is sp hybridized?







(d) How many σ bonds are in the molecule?
σ bonds
(e) How many π bonds are in the molecule?
π bonds

(f) What is the N-N-N bond angle in the azide (-N3) group?
°
(g) What is the H-O-C bond angle in the side group attached to the five-membered ring?
°
(h) What is the hybridization of the oxygen atom in the -CH2OH group?



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posted by Ainala8055 on 7/12/2008 2:29:11 AM  |  status: Live
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a)There are 6 SP3 hybridised carbons and 3 SP2 hybridised carbon atoms.
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d)31  σ bonds are in the molecule
e)5 π bonds are in the molecule
f)N-N-N bond angle in the azide (-N3) group is 180
g)H-O-C bond angle in the side group attached to the five-membered ring is also 180
h)oxygen atom in the -CH2OH group has SP2 hybridisation.
 
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