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 11b

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Convert the following hybrid structural formulas into the line-angle drawings.
(b)

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Identify the hybrid structural formula provided. In a hybrid structural formula, atoms are represented explicitly, and bonds are shown as lines. Hydrogen atoms attached to carbons are often implied but may be shown explicitly.

Determine the backbone of the molecule, which is typically a chain or ring of carbon atoms. In a line-angle drawing, each vertex represents a carbon atom, and lines represent bonds between them.

Remove explicit hydrogen atoms bonded to carbons. In line-angle drawings, hydrogens attached to carbons are implied and not shown explicitly. However, hydrogens attached to heteroatoms (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen) are usually shown.

Convert any functional groups or substituents into their appropriate representations. For example, hydroxyl groups (-OH), carbonyl groups (C=O), and halogens (e.g., Cl, Br) should be drawn explicitly.

Draw the final line-angle structure, ensuring that the correct number of bonds is maintained for each carbon atom (four bonds total, including implied hydrogens). Double-check the structure for accuracy and consistency with the original hybrid formula.

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Key Concepts

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

Hybrid Structural Formulas

Hybrid structural formulas represent molecules by showing the connectivity of atoms and the arrangement of bonds. They combine elements of both Lewis structures and condensed formulas, providing a detailed view of how atoms are bonded in a molecule. Understanding these formulas is crucial for accurately translating them into line-angle drawings.

Line-Angle Drawings

Line-angle drawings, also known as skeletal structures, are a simplified way to represent organic molecules. In these drawings, carbon atoms are represented by the ends and intersections of lines, while hydrogen atoms are typically omitted for clarity. This method allows chemists to visualize complex structures quickly and is essential for interpreting and communicating molecular geometry.

Bonding and Connectivity

Bonding and connectivity refer to how atoms are linked together in a molecule, including single, double, and triple bonds. Understanding these concepts is vital for converting hybrid structural formulas into line-angle drawings, as it ensures that the correct number of bonds and the overall shape of the molecule are accurately represented in the simplified format.

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b. The molecular weight of estradiol was later determined to be 272. Determine the molecular formula of estradiol.

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b. A molecular weight determination showed that compound X has a molecular weight of approximately 117. Find the molecular formula of compound X.

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Give the molecular formula of each compound shown

(a)

(b)

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Some of the following molecular formulas correspond to stable compounds. When possible, draw a stable structure for each formula. Propose a general rule for the numbers of hydrogen atoms in stable hydrocarbons.

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Given the line-angle drawings shown, answer the following questions:

(i) How many carbons are in each molecule?

(ii) How many hydrogens are at the circled carbon?

(iii) Is the indicated (→) carbon or 1° , 2°, 3°, or 4°?

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Identify the mistakes contained within the following structures.

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