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

18. Aromaticity

Naming Benzene Rings

Organic Chemistry

18. Aromaticity

Naming Benzene Rings

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Problem 42d,e,f

Textbook Question

Draw the structure for each of the following:
d. benzaldehyde
e. anisole
f. styrene

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Step 1: Understand the structure of benzaldehyde. Benzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde. It consists of a benzene ring (C₆H₆) with a formyl group (-CHO) attached to one of the carbons in the ring. Draw a benzene ring and attach the -CHO group to one of the carbons.

Step 2: Understand the structure of anisole. Anisole is an aromatic ether. It consists of a benzene ring (C₆H₆) with a methoxy group (-OCH₃) attached to one of the carbons in the ring. Draw a benzene ring and attach the -OCH₃ group to one of the carbons.

Step 3: Understand the structure of styrene. Styrene is an aromatic compound with a vinyl group (-CH=CH₂) attached to a benzene ring. Draw a benzene ring and attach the -CH=CH₂ group to one of the carbons.

Step 4: Ensure that the structures are drawn with correct bond angles and connectivity. For benzaldehyde, the -CHO group should be single-bonded to the benzene ring and double-bonded to oxygen. For anisole, the -OCH₃ group should be single-bonded to the benzene ring. For styrene, the -CH=CH₂ group should be single-bonded to the benzene ring and contain a double bond between the two carbons in the vinyl group.

Step 5: Verify that all atoms in the structures satisfy the octet rule (where applicable) and that the structures are consistent with the IUPAC names provided. Double-check the placement of functional groups and the aromaticity of the benzene ring in each compound.

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Key Concepts

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

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In organic chemistry, recognizing functional groups such as aldehydes in benzaldehyde, ethers in anisole, and alkenes in styrene is crucial for understanding their reactivity and properties.

Structural Representation

Structural representation refers to the way in which the arrangement of atoms in a molecule is depicted. This can include Lewis structures, condensed formulas, or skeletal structures. Accurately drawing these structures is essential for visualizing molecular geometry and predicting chemical behavior.

Aromatic Compounds

Aromatic compounds are a class of cyclic compounds that exhibit resonance and stability due to their delocalized π-electron systems. Benzaldehyde and anisole are examples of aromatic compounds, which influence their chemical properties and reactions, making it important to understand their structure and stability.

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