Chapter 21, Problem 21.7TC

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The name and the structural formula of the functional group that identifies an alcohol is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The group responsible for the characteristic properties of a compound is known as a functional group. The hydroxyl group is the group in which oxygen atom is attached to a hydrogen atom through a single bond.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of the functional group that identifies ether is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The group responsible for the characteristic properties of a compound is known as a functional group. Ether is an organic compound in which oxygen atom is attached with two alkyl groups. The general representation of an ether is $\text{R}-\text{O}-{\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$, $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$ represents the alkyl group that can be same or different.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

For all the compounds with the formula, ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}\text{O}$ line formula is to be drawn and also identify each as alcohol or ether.

Concept introduction:

The group responsible for the characteristic properties of a compound is known as a functional group. The hydroxyl group is the group in which oxygen atom is attached to a hydrogen atom through a single bond and is identifies as an alcohol. Ether is an organic compound in which oxygen atom is attached with two alkyl groups. The general representation of an ether is $\text{R}-\text{O}-{\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$, $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$ represents the alkyl group that can be same or different.