1. A Review of General Chemistry
Molecular Geometry
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Problem 1i
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn most amines, the nitrogen atom is sp3 hybridized, with a pyramidal structure and bond angles close to 109°. In urea, both nitrogen atoms are found to be planar, with bond angles close to 120°. Explain this surprising finding. (Hint: Consider resonance forms and the overlap needed in them.) [
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