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

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Naming Carboxylic Acids

Organic Chemistry

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Naming Carboxylic Acids

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Problem 48j

Textbook Question

Draw a structure for each of the following:
j. cycloheptanecarboxylic acid

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Step 1: Understand the name 'cycloheptanecarboxylic acid'. It consists of a cycloheptane ring (a seven-membered cyclic hydrocarbon) and a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) attached to the ring.

Step 2: Begin by drawing a seven-membered ring to represent cycloheptane. Ensure the ring is closed and has seven vertices, each representing a carbon atom.

Step 3: Identify the carboxylic acid group (-COOH). This functional group consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH).

Step 4: Attach the carboxylic acid group (-COOH) to one of the carbon atoms in the cycloheptane ring. This makes the compound cycloheptanecarboxylic acid.

Step 5: Verify the structure by ensuring the ring has seven carbons, the carboxylic acid group is correctly attached, and all valencies are satisfied (each carbon has four bonds).

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Key Concepts

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

Cycloalkanes

Cycloalkanes are saturated hydrocarbons that contain carbon atoms arranged in a ring structure. In the case of cycloheptane, it consists of seven carbon atoms forming a cyclic structure. Understanding cycloalkanes is essential for drawing their derivatives, such as cycloheptanecarboxylic acid, as it provides the foundational framework for the molecule.

Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic acids are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group (-COOH). This functional group is responsible for the acidic properties of these compounds. In cycloheptanecarboxylic acid, the carboxyl group is attached to the cycloheptane ring, influencing its chemical behavior and reactivity.

Structural Representation

Structural representation in organic chemistry involves depicting the arrangement of atoms within a molecule, including bonds and functional groups. For cycloheptanecarboxylic acid, it is crucial to accurately illustrate the cycloheptane ring and the carboxyl group to convey the molecule's structure and properties effectively. This skill is fundamental for understanding molecular interactions and reactivity.

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