What exactly is that odd molecule?

Chemistry Level 2

CH 5 + \text{CH}_{5}^{+} is a molecule predicted and correctly observed to be a system of hydrogen atoms rapidly rotating about a central carbon atom. What best describes this molecule?

Protonic acid Carbenium ion Free radical Lewis acid

Jake Lai by Jake Lai , 21, Singapore

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Rahul Singh
May 18, 2015

This molecule can donate a proton to achieve stability, hence it is a Protonic(arrhenius)acid.

NOTE: The molecule is highly unstable because of 5 covalent bonds.We know that carbon is tetravaent under ordinary conditions, therefore it readily liberates a proton in aqueous medium to form a stable methane molecule.

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Yup. It is so acidic that it's known as a superacid.

Jake Lai - 6 years ago

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Correctly said...keep posting on such rare problems...kp up the GOOD WORK..!!

Rahul Singh - 6 years ago

When did chemistry start getting levels? @Jake Lai . . . .

Sravanth C. - 6 years ago

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At the moment, you can't post questions with levels but a mod can edit it in.

Jake Lai - 6 years ago

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@Jake Lai – So, you are a mod?

Sravanth C. - 6 years ago

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@Sravanth C. – Yep, I'm a mod.

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