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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 Anhydrides

Organic Chemistry

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Naming Anhydrides

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Problem 49e

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Name the following:
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Step 1: Identify the functional group present in the molecule. The structure contains an ester functional group, which is characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an oxygen atom that is also bonded to another carbon chain.

Step 2: Determine the alkyl group attached to the oxygen atom of the ester. In this case, the oxygen is bonded to a propyl group (CH2CH2CH3). This will form the first part of the name.

Step 3: Identify the acyl group (the part containing the carbonyl group and the chain attached to it). Here, the acyl group is derived from cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, as the carbonyl group is attached to a cyclopentane ring.

Step 4: Combine the names of the alkyl group and the acyl group. The naming convention for esters is 'alkyl group' followed by 'acyl group' with the suffix '-oate'.

Step 5: Write the full name of the compound by combining the alkyl and acyl names. Ensure proper IUPAC naming conventions are followed.

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Key Concepts

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

Anhydrides

Anhydrides are organic compounds formed by the removal of water from two carboxylic acids. They typically contain two acyl groups bonded to the same oxygen atom. Anhydrides can be symmetrical, where both acyl groups are the same, or asymmetrical, where they differ. They are commonly used in organic synthesis and can react with alcohols to form esters.

Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

The nomenclature of organic compounds follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). This includes identifying the longest carbon chain, naming functional groups, and determining the correct suffixes and prefixes. Understanding these rules is essential for accurately naming compounds, including anhydrides, based on their structure.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In the case of anhydrides, the functional group is the anhydride group (RCO-O-COR). Recognizing functional groups is crucial for predicting the behavior of organic compounds and understanding their reactivity in various chemical reactions.

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