World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
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Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Alkanes are saturated organic compounds which are made up of C and H atoms. Alkanes have the general formula of CnH2n+2. Alkane contains sp3 hybridized carbon atoms with four sigmas (σ) bonds & every hydrogen atom is connected with one of the carbon atom…
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Chapter 20, Problem 17A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formulaof 2,3-dimethylpentane should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which contain only C-H and C-C single bonds. The general formula of alkane is CnH2n+2. The simplest alkane among all alkanes is methane CH4.

Alkanes can be classified as-

  1. Straight-chain alkanes
  2. Branched-chain alkanes

(a)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 17A

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 1

Explanation of Solution

The given name of branched alkane is 2,3-dimethylpentane where pentane represents the parent carbon chain. For drawing the structure, firstly principal chain of five carbon atom is drawn and numbering is done. Then at position 2 and 3, methyl group is attached. After this, valency of each carbon is completed.

The structure of 2,3-dimethylpentane is:

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 2

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of 2,4-dimethylpentane should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which contain only C-H and C-C single bonds. The general formula of alkane is CnH2n+2. The simplest alkane among all alkanes is methane CH4.

Alkanes can be classified as-

  1. Straight-chain alkanes
  2. Branched-chain alkanes

(b)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 17A

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 3

Explanation of Solution

The given name of branched alkane is 2,4-dimethylpentane where pentane represents the parent carbon chain. For drawing the structure, firstly principal chain of five carbon atom is drawn and numbering is done. Then at position 2 and 4, methyl group is attached. After this, valency of each carbon is completed.

The structural formula of 2,4-dimethylpentane is:

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 4

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of 2,2-dimethylpentane should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which contain only C-H and C-C single bonds. The general formula of alkane is CnH2n+2. The simplest alkane among all alkanes is methane CH4.

Alkanes can be classified as-

  1. Straight-chain alkanes
  2. Branched-chain alkanes

(c)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 17A

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 5

Explanation of Solution

The given name of branched alkane is 2,2-dimethylpentane where pentane represents the parent carbon chain. For drawing the structure, firstly principal chain of five carbon atom is drawn and numbering is done. Then at position 2, two methyl groups are attached. After this, valency of each carbon is completed.

The structural formula of 2,2-dimethylpentane is:

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 6

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of 3,3-dimethylpentane should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which contain only C-H and C-C single bonds. The general formula of alkane is CnH2n+2. The simplest alkane among all alkanes is methane CH4.

Alkanes can be classified as-

  1. Straight-chain alkanes
  2. Branched-chain alkanes

(d)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 17A

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 7

Explanation of Solution

The given name of branched alkane is 3,3-dimethylpentane where pentane represents the parent carbon chain. For drawing the structure, firstly principal chain of five carbon atom is drawn and numbering is done. Then at position 3, two methyl groups are attached. After this, valency of each carbon is completed.

The structural formula of 3,3-dimethylpentane is:

  World of Chemistry, Chapter 20, Problem 17A , additional homework tip 8

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