Organic Chemistry – CHM 220-2
Quiz #1
Feb 2, 2006
15 pts total
1. Consider the following condensed molecular structure. For each structure, convert the
condensed structure into a correct bond - line or wedge - dash structure, as appropriate (3 pts):
a. CH3CH(OCH3)CHCHCH2CCC(O)CH3
2. Consider the following molecule, a derivative of
the amino acid threonine. (6 pts):
a. What is the molecular formula of this
molecule? (1pt)
b. Using the above structure, label the hybridization and shape for at least 4 non-hydrogen
atoms. Ensure that you label & identify at least one atom from each type of
hybridization. (2 pts)
c. Briefly explain what it means for an atom to be hybridized (3 pts)
O
H3N
O
OH
