Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structure of CH3CH2CHO should be drawn clearly and labeled as
Concept Introduction:
A carbonyl group is a group composed of carbon and oxygen atoms, which are double-bonded to each other. Any compound comprising aldehyde group is termed as a carbonyl molecule. In
(b)
Interpretation:
The structure of CH3CH2COCH3 should be drawn clearly and labeled as ketone or aldehyde.
Concept Introduction:
A carbonyl group is a group composed of carbon and oxygen atoms, which are double-bonded to each other. Any compound comprising aldehyde group is termed as a carbonyl molecule. In organic chemistry, there are various carbonyl compounds, such as aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, carboxylate ester, and amide.
(c)
Interpretation:
The structure of (CH3)3CCOCH3 should be drawn clearly and labeled as ketone or aldehyde.
Concept Introduction:
A carbonyl group is a group composed of carbon and oxygen atoms, which are double-bonded to each other. Any compound comprising aldehyde group is termed as a carbonyl molecule. In organic chemistry, there are various carbonyl compounds, such as aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, carboxylate ester, and amide.
(d)
Interpretation:
The structure of (CH3CH2)2CHCHO should be drawn clearly and labeled as ketone or aldehyde.
Concept Introduction:
A carbonyl group is a group composed of carbon and oxygen atoms, which are double-bonded to each other. Any compound comprising aldehyde group is termed as a carbonyl molecule. In organic chemistry, there are various carbonyl compounds, such as aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, carboxylate ester, and amide.
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