American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Spring Semester 2017

Assignment-I
Organic Chemistry- I
Course No: CHEM-215

Marks: 5
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[1] Define isomer? Explain constitutional isomer with an example? (Marks = 1)

[2] What are resonance structures? Write all the resonance structures of carbonate ion (CO32-
)? (Marks = 1)

[3] Define the term hybridization? Explain the hybridization and bonding in ethene molecule?
(Marks = 1)

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[4] Label all of the functional groups in compound taxol, originally obtained from the bark of
the Pacific yew tree, which has been found to inhibit the growth of certain cancers.
(Marks = 1)

[5] Discuss all the four major types of organic reactions with an example? (Marks = 1)