How can I tell whether or not a molecule is planar? So a general simple rule is that: the molecule will not be planar if there is an $\ce {sp^3}$ hybridized carbon (or nitrogen) atom or two $\ce {sp^2}$ hybridized atoms of carbon nitrogen which are separated by an even number of double bonds and no single bonds Otherwise, its structure allows it to be planar
organic chemistry - Can we always use the planar representation of . . . In this case, both the planar representation and the conformational analysis lead to the same conclusion about the chirality of cis -1,2-dimethylcyclohexane (though for different reasons) Will the planar representation and conformational analysis always lead to the same conclusion about chirality?
Why is the crystal field splitting energy larger for square planar than . . . It is because of the fact that square planar complexes are formed by much strong ligands with d8-metal cation of 3d- series transition metals cation and 4d or 5d-series transition metal cation with either weak or strong ligands The very strong ligands and 4d or 5d-series transition metal cations are responsible for higher crystal field splitting
Why is biphenyl not planar? - Chemistry Stack Exchange I've seen in a lot of books that biphenyl is not planar I don't know why that is because both the carbon are $\\mathrm{sp^2}$ hybridized so it should be planar Can someone explain it to me?
Cycloheptatrienyl anion is antiaromatic or non-aromatic? The ground state of cycloheptatrienyl anion in the gas phase is triplet, planar and Baird-aromatic In DMSO, it assumes a singlet distorted allylic form with a paratropic ring current
What is the structure of CF3 radical? - Chemistry Stack Exchange In the class, I was told that $\\ce{H3C^ }$ has a trigonal planar structure with the unpaired electron in $\\mathrm{2p_z}$ orbital But $\\ce{H3C -}$ has a trigonal pyramidal structure But why does