Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Acceptable name for the following compound should be determined:
HCONH2
Concept Introduction:
All three carboxylic acids, esters and amides contain carbonyl group (carbon atom connects to oxygen atom via double bond).
In carboxylic acids, there has a carboxylic group (COOH).
In esters, there has an alkoxy group (OR') bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
In amides, there has a nitrogen atom bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
(b)
Interpretation:
Acceptable name for the following compound should be determined:
Concept Introduction:
All three carboxylic acids, esters and amides contain carbonyl group (carbon atom connects to oxygen atom via double bond).
In carboxylic acids, there has a carboxylic group (COOH).
In esters, there has an alkoxy group (OR') bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
In amides, there has a nitrogen atom bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
(c)
Interpretation:
Acceptable name for the following compound should be determined:
Concept Introduction:
All three carboxylic acids, esters and amides contain carbonyl group (carbon atom connects to oxygen atom via double bond).
In carboxylic acids, there has a carboxylic group (COOH).
In esters, there has an alkoxy group (OR') bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
In amides, there has a nitrogen atom bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
(d)
Interpretation:
Acceptable name for the following compound should be determined:
Concept Introduction:
All three carboxylic acids, esters and amides contain carbonyl group (carbon atom connects to oxygen atom via double bond).
In carboxylic acids, there has a carboxylic group (COOH).
In esters, there has an alkoxy group (OR') bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
In amides, there has a nitrogen atom bonded to the carbonyl carbon.
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