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1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
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4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
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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
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31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
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34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Acid Chloride Nomenclature

Organic Chemistry

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Acid Chloride Nomenclature

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Problem 3h

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Draw the structure for each of the following:
h. cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride

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Step 1: Understand the name 'cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride'. It consists of two main parts: 'cyclohexane' and 'carbonyl chloride'. Cyclohexane is a six-membered ring of carbon atoms, and 'carbonyl chloride' refers to a functional group containing a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O) and single-bonded to a chlorine atom (Cl).

Step 2: Start by drawing the cyclohexane ring. Represent it as a hexagon, where each vertex corresponds to a carbon atom. Ensure that all bonds are single bonds, as cyclohexane is a saturated hydrocarbon.

Step 3: Identify the position where the carbonyl chloride group will be attached. In this case, the carbonyl chloride group is directly attached to one of the carbon atoms in the cyclohexane ring.

Step 4: Attach the carbonyl chloride group to the cyclohexane ring. To do this, draw a carbon atom bonded to one of the carbons in the cyclohexane ring. This carbon atom should also be double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O) and single-bonded to a chlorine atom (Cl).

Step 5: Verify the structure. Ensure that the cyclohexane ring remains intact, and the carbonyl chloride group is correctly attached with the appropriate bonds (C=O and C-Cl). Double-check that all atoms have the correct number of bonds to satisfy their valency.

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Cyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride Structure

Cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride is an acyl chloride derived from cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. Its structure features a cyclohexane ring attached to a carbonyl group (C=O) and a chlorine atom (Cl) bonded to the carbon of the carbonyl. Understanding how to draw this compound requires knowledge of functional groups and the ability to represent cyclic structures.

Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In the case of cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride, the carbonyl (C=O) and the acyl chloride (C=O with Cl) are key functional groups that influence the compound's reactivity and properties. Recognizing these groups is essential for predicting behavior in chemical reactions.

Drawing Organic Structures

Drawing organic structures involves representing atoms, bonds, and functional groups in a clear and systematic way. This includes using line-angle formulas for simplicity, where lines represent bonds and vertices represent carbon atoms. Mastery of this skill is crucial for visualizing molecular geometry and understanding the spatial arrangement of atoms in compounds like cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride.

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