Chapter 12.2, Problem 12.5P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The carbon atoms in the following structure should be classified.

Concept Introduction:

Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon. Saturated hydrocarbons are those hydrocarbons in which carbon-carbon single bond is present as carbon is linked with four atoms. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are those hydrocarbons in which carbon-carbon multiple bonds are present that is double and triple bond.

In organic chemistry, carbons are classified as primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary carbons.

Primary carbon ( $1°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to other carbon atom and it is present at the end of chain.

Secondary carbon ( $2°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to two other carbon atoms.

Tertiary carbon ( $3°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to other three carbon atoms.

Quaternary carbon ( $4°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to four other carbon atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The carbon atoms in the following structure should be classified.

Concept Introduction:

Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon. Saturated hydrocarbons are those hydrocarbons in which carbon-carbon single bond is present as carbon is linked with four atoms. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are those hydrocarbons in which carbon-carbon multiple bonds are present that is double and triple bond.

In organic chemistry, carbons are classified as primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary carbons.

Primary carbon ( $1°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to other carbon atom and it is present at the end of chain.

Secondary carbon ( $2°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to two other carbon atoms.

Tertiary carbon ( $3°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to other three carbon atoms.

Quaternary carbon ( $4°$ ) is defined as the carbon which is bonded to four other carbon atoms.