Chapter 14.9, Problem 14.19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The labeled functional groups in the drug fluticasone should be classified as $1°$ , $2°$ or $3°$.

  

Concept Introduction:

The compounds in which hydrogen atoms of an alkane is replaced by halogen is known as alkyl halide.

When the halogen is present on the carbon atom and that carbon atom is bonded to one other carbon atom is known as primary ( $\text{1}°$ ) alkyl halide.

When the halogen is present on the carbon atom and that carbon atom is bonded to two other carbon atoms is known as secondary ( $2°$ ) alkyl halide.

When the halogen is present on the carbon atom and that carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms is known as tertiary ( $3°$ ) alkyl halide.

When the hydroxyl group (-OH) is present on the carbon atom and that carbon atom is bonded to one other carbon atom is known as primary ( $\text{1}°$ ) alcohol.

When the hydroxyl group (-OH) is present on the carbon atom and that carbon atom is bonded to two other carbon atoms is known as secondary ( $2°$ ) alcohol.

When the hydroxyl group (-OH) is present on the carbon atom and that carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms is known as tertiary ( $3°$ ) alcohol.