Serotonin contains an aromatic heterocycle called an indole. a) Fill in the blanks regarding the N atom of the indole. b) Circle the entire aromatic heterocycle and explain what makes it aromatic. HO. serotonin NH₂ hybridization of N: orbital of lone pair:

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Serotonin contains an aromatic heterocycle called an indole.
a) Fill in the blanks regarding the N atom of the indole.
b) Circle the entire aromatic heterocycle and explain what makes it aromatic.
НО.
serotonin
NH₂
hybridization of N:
orbital of lone pair:
Transcribed Image Text:Serotonin contains an aromatic heterocycle called an indole. a) Fill in the blanks regarding the N atom of the indole. b) Circle the entire aromatic heterocycle and explain what makes it aromatic. НО. serotonin NH₂ hybridization of N: orbital of lone pair:
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