Question detail
Which of the following statements about curly arrows is correct?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Introduction to organic chemistry
Question
- A. They can only be used in substitution reactions
- B. They represent the movement of electrons
- C. They indicate the formation of ionic bonds
- D. They are used to show molecular geometry
Answer
They represent the movement of electrons
Explanation
Curly arrows are a fundamental tool in organic chemistry, used to show the movement of electrons during chemical reactions, regardless of the reaction type.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Curly Arrows
Students often forget to show the correct starting point for curly arrows, leading to incorrect electron movement representation.
Always start curly arrows from the electron pair or lone pair and point them towards the atom or bond they are moving to. For example, in a nucleophilic attack, the arrow should start from the nucleophile's lone pair and point to the electrophile's positive center.
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