Malic acid is a common organic acid found in unripe apples and other fruit. With the help

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Malic acid is a common organic acid found in unripe apples and other fruit. With the help of the molecular model shown below, represent bonding in the malic acid molecule, using the method of Figure 11-19 to indicate hybridization schemes and orbital overlaps.

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Figure 11-19

T: C(2p)-0(2p) H o: H(1s)-C(sp) 120 C  H 120 o: C(sp)-0(2p) [or, o: C(sp)-0(sp)]

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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