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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

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Epoxides

Organic Chemistry

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Epoxides

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Problem 1c,d

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Name the following:
c.
d.

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Step 1: Analyze the structure in part (i). The molecule contains a three-membered ring with an oxygen atom, which is an epoxide functional group. The chain attached to the epoxide is a propyl group.

Step 2: Determine the parent name for part (i). The parent name is based on the longest carbon chain, which is propane. The epoxide group is named as an oxirane.

Step 3: Assign the position of the substituent for part (i). The oxirane group is attached to the first carbon of the propane chain, making the name 1-(oxirane).

Step 4: Analyze the structure in part (ii). The molecule contains a five-membered ring with one nitrogen atom, which is a pyrrolidine ring. There are two methyl groups attached to the ring.

Step 5: Determine the positions of the substituents for part (ii). The methyl groups are attached to the second and third carbons of the pyrrolidine ring. The name will include the positions of these substituents, such as 2,3-dimethylpyrrolidine.

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Key Concepts

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

Epoxide Structure

Epoxides are three-membered cyclic ethers characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms. This unique structure introduces significant ring strain, making epoxides highly reactive. Understanding the geometry and reactivity of epoxides is crucial for naming and predicting their chemical behavior.

Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

The IUPAC nomenclature system provides a standardized method for naming organic compounds based on their structure. Key rules include identifying the longest carbon chain, naming functional groups, and numbering the carbon atoms to give the lowest possible numbers to substituents. Mastery of these rules is essential for accurately naming compounds like the epoxides shown.

Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that determine the chemical properties and reactions of those molecules. In the context of the provided structures, recognizing the presence of the epoxide functional group and any other substituents (like amines or alkyl groups) is vital for proper identification and naming of the compounds.

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