Coulson and Moffitt’s Modification (Bent/Banana Bonds)
Introduction Baeyer’s Strain Theory assumed that bonds are straight lines between nuclei. Coulson and Moffitt (1947) corrected this by applying quantum mechanics, proving that in small rings like cyclopropane, bonds are actually curved. The Concept of Bent (Banana) Bonds In a normal alkane, carbon uses sp3 hybrid orbitals to form bonds. For maximum strength, these … Read more