Q. 12.68 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Compound $X$ is a secondary alcohol whose formula is $C_3{H}_{8}O$. When compound $X$ is heated with strong acid, it dehydrates to form compound $Y\left(C_3{H}_6\right)$. When compound $X$ is oxidized, compound $Z\left(C_3{H}_{6}O\right)$ forms, which cannot be oxidized further. Draw the condensed structural formulas and give the IUPAC names for the compounds $X, Y and Z$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound $X$ is $2-propanol$, of $Y$ is $propene$, and of $Z$ is $2-propanone$. And the condensed structural formula of compound $X$ is ,of $Y$ isand of $Z$ is

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Step 1: Given Information

We need to draw the condensed structural formulas and write the $IUPAC$ names of the compound $X, Y and Z$.

Step 2: Explanation

From the question the IUPAC name of the compound $X$ having the chemical formula $C_3{H}_{8}O$ is$2-propanol$ and  the condensed structural formula is

$alkene$ will be formed during dehydration that is compound $Y$ having chemical formula $C_3{H}_6$. The IUPAC name is $propene$ and the  condensed structural formula is

When $2-propanol$ is oxidizes, $ketone$ will form as $2-propanol$ is secondary alcohol which is compound $Z$ having a chemical formula $C_3{H}_{6}O$. The IUPAC name is $2-propanone$ and  the condensed structural formula is

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