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

Skeletal Structure

Organic Chemistry

1. A Review of General Chemistry

Skeletal Structure

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Problem 38g,h

Textbook Question

Give the molecular formula of each compound shown
(g)
(h)

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Identify the structure of compound (g): It is a benzene ring with a methyl group (CH₃) and a sulfonic acid group (SO₃H) attached.

Determine the number of each type of atom in compound (g): The benzene ring contributes C₆H₅, the methyl group adds CH₃, and the sulfonic acid group adds SO₃H.

Combine the contributions from each part of compound (g) to find the molecular formula: Add the atoms from the benzene ring, methyl group, and sulfonic acid group.

Identify the structure of compound (h): It is a five-membered ring with two ketone groups (C=O) and a methoxy group (OCH₃) attached.

Determine the number of each type of atom in compound (h): Count the carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms from the ring, ketone groups, and methoxy group, then combine them to find the molecular formula.

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Key Concepts

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

Skeletal Structure Interpretation

Skeletal structures are a shorthand representation of organic molecules where carbon atoms are implied at the junctions of lines and hydrogen atoms are omitted. Each line represents a bond, and heteroatoms like oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur are explicitly shown. Understanding how to interpret these structures is crucial for determining the molecular formula of a compound.

Functional Groups Identification

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that have characteristic properties and reactivity. In the given image, the sulfonic acid group (SO3H) and carbonyl groups (C=O) are key functional groups. Recognizing these groups helps in understanding the chemical behavior of the compounds and is essential for writing the correct molecular formula.

Molecular Formula Determination

The molecular formula of a compound indicates the number and type of atoms present. To determine it from a skeletal structure, count the carbon atoms at the vertices and ends of lines, add the appropriate number of hydrogen atoms to satisfy carbon's tetravalency, and include any heteroatoms. This process allows for the accurate representation of the compound's composition.

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Draw the structure of a hydrocarbon that has six carbon atoms and

a. three vinylic hydrogens and two allylic hydrogens.

b. three vinylic hydrogens and one allylic hydrogen.

c. three vinylic hydrogens and no allylic hydrogens.

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Convert the perspective formula to a skeletal structure.

Textbook Question

Give the molecular formula of each compound shown

(d)

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For each of the following molecules, draw one 3-D representation at only the necessary atoms (that is, the ones with four different atoms/groups attached).

(c)

Textbook Question

Give Lewis structures corresponding to the following line–angle structures. Give the molecular formula for each structure.

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Multiple Choice

How many implied hydrogens does each labeled carbon have?

Multiple Choice

How many implied hydrogens does each labeled carbon have?

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