answersLogoWhite

0

A molecule of diatomic hydrogen (hydrogen gas) contains two hydrogen atoms. The nucleus of each aton (a protron) is spinning. Depending upon the direction of the spin of the two nuclei, the hydrogens are of two types: ortho or para.

Ortho-hydrogen molecules are those in which the spins of both the nuclei are in the same direction. Para-hydrogen is when the spins of both the nuclei are in the opposite directions. Ordinary hydrogen gas is an equilibrium mixture of ortho and para hydrogen. The amount of ortho- and para-hydrogen varies with temperature.

At 0°K, hydrogen contains mainly para-hydrogen which is more stable. At the temperature of liquid of air, the ratio of ortho- and para-hydrogen is 1 : 1.

At the room temperature, the ratio of ortho- to para-hydrogen is at its maximum of 3 : 1. Even at very high temperatures, the ratio of ortho- to para-hydrogen can never be more than 3 : 1. So, it is possible to get pure para hydrogen by cooling ordinary hydrogen gas to a very low temperature (close to 20 K) but it is never possible to get a sample of hydrogen containing more than 75% of ortho hydrogen.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Earth Science

Which is a pair of allotropes?

Yes ofcourse Hydrogen have two allotropes, Ortho hydrogen and para hydrogen. They differ only in having parallel and anti parallel nuclear spins. It was first observed by Heisenberg in 1927. BY RAJESH KUMAR GDC MPM SINDH PAKISTAN


What is the most likely site of iodination in an iodination of salicylamide experiment and why?

I guess you could end up with either a 1,2,3-trisubstituted or 1,2,4-trisubstituted ring, but the main product in my experiment was 2-hydroxy-5-iodobenzamide (a 1,2,4-trisubstituted ring) determined by the ortho/para-directing hydroxyl group at the C1 carbon, coupled with the meta-directing amide at the C2 (both directing substitution to the C4 position), and then narrowed down to a specific position by the 816.28 cm^-1 strong peak that was on the fingerprint region of my IR spectra that is characteristic of a 1,2,4-trisubstituted ring. Also, if you draw out the carbocation intermediates you can see that the positive charge would not end up on the C2, which is the most likely scenario when you consider the C2 is already partially positive due to the electron withdrawing amide that is attached to it.


What is the name of Na3PO3?

The compound with formula Na3PO4 is named "sodium phosphate", "trisodium phosphate", "sodium ortho-phosphate", or "trisodium ortho-phosphate".


How many sets of equivalent hydrogen are there in the compound 2-methylpropane?

3


What is the reaction of phenol with Bromine?

The hydroxyl group in phenol is an activating ortho/para director, but has some slight steric hindrance too ortho position substitution. Therefore, the predominant product of reaction between phenol and bromine will be 4-bromophenol, if reaction conditions are carefully controlled. With excess bromine, di- and tri-bromo phenols will be formed.

Related Questions

What are the differences between ortho hydrogen and para hydrogen?

Ortho hydrogen and para hydrogen are different forms of molecular hydrogen. The main difference lies in the spin states of the hydrogen nuclei. Ortho hydrogen has parallel spins, while para hydrogen has antiparallel spins. This results in different nuclear magnetic properties and distinct reactivity in chemical reactions.


Is the substituent SO3H ortho para directing?

Yes, the substituent SO3H is ortho para directing.


Why toulene is ortho and para directing?

Toluene is an aromatic compound, generally it under goes electrophilic substitution reactions i.e. usually one of the hydrogen, is replaced by an electrophile. It increases the electron density at ortho and para position only not at meta. So electrophile attacks at ortho and para position. Ex. Nitration of Toluene


Do ortho nitro phenol and para nitro phenol have hydrogen bonding in their molecules?

Yes, both ortho nitrophenol and para nitrophenol have hydrogen bonding in their molecules due to the presence of the -OH group, which can participate in hydrogen bonding with other adjacent molecules.


Is the director of the ortho para department an experienced professional in the field?

Yes, the director of the ortho para department is an experienced professional in the field.


Are halogens ortho para directors in organic chemistry reactions?

Yes, halogens are ortho para directors in organic chemistry reactions.


Ortho - hydroxyacetophenone vs para - hydroxyacetophenone polarity?

Para-hydroxyacetophenone is more polar than ortho-hydroxyacetophenone due to the position of the hydroxyl group relative to the carbonyl group. In para-hydroxyacetophenone, the hydroxyl group is positioned across from the carbonyl group, leading to stronger hydrogen bonding interactions and increased polarity. This results in differences in physical properties such as solubility and boiling point between the two isomers.


How do you separate ortho and para nitro phenol?

by steam distillation as o-nitrophenol is volatile due to intra-molecular hydrogen bonding, SYNCRO, GKP


Is the ortho or para isomer the major product in this reaction?

In this reaction, the ortho isomer is the major product.


What is ortho meta and para in benzene?

ortho-para in benzene is meaningless these positions are for monosubstituted benzene. Meta is positions 3 and 5. Ortho is position 2 and 6 with relation to already attached group, para is 4 (opposite) to attached group.


What are the examples of Ortho and para directing group and mata directing group?

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution is an example of Ortho and para directing group and meta directing group.


Why methyl attached to benzene is ortho-para director group?

This group attached to benzene ring acts as the ortho-para directing group due to Hyperconjugation.