Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

1. A Review of General Chemistry

Condensed Structural Formula

Organic Chemistry

1. A Review of General Chemistry

Condensed Structural Formula

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Problem 9c,d

Textbook Question

Draw the structure for each of the following:
c. ethyl vinyl ether
d. allyl alcohol

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Step 1: Understand the naming conventions for the compounds. Ethyl vinyl ether is an ether with an ethyl group (CH₃CH₂-) and a vinyl group (-CH=CH₂) attached to the oxygen atom. Allyl alcohol is an alcohol with an allyl group (-CH₂CH=CH₂) attached to the hydroxyl (-OH) group.

Step 2: For ethyl vinyl ether, start by drawing the oxygen atom in the center. Attach the ethyl group (CH₃CH₂-) to one side of the oxygen atom and the vinyl group (-CH=CH₂) to the other side. Ensure the double bond in the vinyl group is correctly represented.

Step 3: For allyl alcohol, begin by drawing the hydroxyl (-OH) group. Attach the allyl group (-CH₂CH=CH₂) to the carbon atom bonded to the hydroxyl group. Represent the double bond in the allyl group accurately.

Step 4: Verify the structures by checking the connectivity and ensuring all valencies are satisfied. Oxygen should have two bonds, and carbon should have four bonds.

Step 5: Label the structures clearly to distinguish ethyl vinyl ether and allyl alcohol. Confirm that the functional groups (ether and alcohol) are correctly represented in each structure.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Ether Functional Group

Ethers are organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. In the case of ethyl vinyl ether, the structure includes an ethyl group (C2H5) and a vinyl group (C2H3), connected through an oxygen atom. Understanding the ether functional group is essential for drawing its structure and recognizing its properties.

Allyl Group

The allyl group is a three-carbon substituent with the formula -CH2-CH=CH2. It is derived from propene and is significant in organic chemistry due to its reactivity and role in various reactions. Recognizing the allyl group is crucial for accurately depicting allyl alcohol, which contains this group attached to a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group.

Hydroxyl Functional Group

The hydroxyl functional group consists of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-OH) and is characteristic of alcohols. In allyl alcohol, the hydroxyl group is attached to the allyl group, influencing its chemical behavior and properties. Understanding the role of the hydroxyl group is vital for drawing the correct structure and predicting the reactivity of alcohols.