Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: For each of the following structural formulas is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Carboxylic acids are organic compounds having a general formula of
To determine: The structural formula of 3-methylpentanoic acid.
(b)
Interpretation: For each of the following structural formulas is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Carboxylic acids are organic compounds having a general formula of
To determine: The structural formula of
(c)
Interpretation: For each of the following structural formulas is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Carboxylic acids are organic compounds having a general formula of
To determine: The structural formula of
(d)
Interpretation: For each of the following structural formulas is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Carboxylic acids are organic compounds having a general formula of
To determine: The structural formula of
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Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
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- EXPLAIN briefly why the dehydration of alcohols provides a way of manufacturing polymers such as polyethene without using fossil fuels.arrow_forwardWhat is the polymer name of ethene ?arrow_forwardWhat are fats and oils? a. ketones formed of two or more esters b. any large molecular weight organic compound that has been saturated c. esters formed from glycerol and three carboxylic acids d. polymers of repeating aromatic hydrocarbonsarrow_forward
- Draw the structural formula for each of the following. a.3-isobutylhexane b.2,2,4-trimethylpentane, also called isoocta11e. This substance is the reference (100 level) for octane ratings. c. 2-tert-butylpentane d.The names given in parts a and c are incorrect.Give the correct names for these hydrocarbonsarrow_forwardGive the functional group of hexane, ethanol, and acetone.arrow_forwardDraw a structural formula for heptane.arrow_forward
- What are synthetic polymers?arrow_forwardDraw the structural formula organic compounds (x) and (y)?arrow_forwardPetrol is a complex mix of light hydrocarbons. Petrol with octane number 95 contains 95% 2,2,4-trimethylpentane. This compound can be obtained by breaking up a large hydrocarbon molecule such as dodecane, C12H26 using a catalyst such as zeolite. a) name the process where a large hydrocarbon molecule is broken into smaller molecules b) write an equation for the breaking up of dodecane into 2,2,4-trimethylpentane if another branched hydrocarbon compound is formed at the same time. c) what is the other hydrocarbon obtained ? d) draw the structural formula of 2,2,4-trimethylpentane.arrow_forward
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