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Consider the two molecules (A and B) given below.

a. Label each compound as either aromatic or non-aromatic. Determine the number of π-electrons each molecule contains. (3 marks)

b. How many unique signals would be observed in the ¹³C NMR spectrum of molecule B? Explain your response. (2 marks)

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Consider the following molecule.

a. Determine the functional group(s) contained in the molecule. (1 mark)

b. Is the oxygen based functional group in this molecule primary, secondary or tertiary? Explain your response. (2 marks)

c. Determine the hybridisation of each carbon atom in the above molecule. (2 marks)

Platinum based drugs are effective cancer treatments, cis-platin (cis-[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]) is one of the most common. Which diagram below correctly represents the coordination complex?

What DNA base(s) does cis-platin have an affinity to coordinate and bind to?

Which two metals are oxygen carriers in biological systems?

Which first row transition metal ion, does not change its oxidation state but acts as a Lewis acid in biological systems?

What is the geometry of iron (Fe) in deoxymyoglobin?

Platinum based drugs are effective cancer treatments, cis-platin (cis-[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]) is one of the most common. Which diagram below correctly represents the coordination complex?

Why is cis-platin such a potent drug against various forms of cancer?

Which of the following molecules will bind the strongest to haemoglobin?