Q. 14.42 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write the IUPAC and common names, if any, for each of the following amides:

a.

b.

c.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(part a) This structure has 5 carbon atoms and is known as Pentanamide by the IUPAC.

(part b) This structure's IUPAC and common names are benzamide.

(part c) This structure has six carbon atoms and is known as hexanamide by the IUPAC.

Step1: Introduction.( part a)

Amides are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced by an amine. When carboxylic acid reacts with a substrate, a reaction called Amidation occurs

This response removes a water molecule as well as the carboxylic acid, but it also combines amine molecules.

Step2: Given Information (part a).

Find out what the IUPAC and common names.

Step3: Explanation (part a).

This structure has 5 carbon atoms and is known as Pentanamide by the IUPAC.

Step4: Given Information (part b).

Find out what the IUPAC and common names.

Step5: Explanation (part b).

This structure's IUPAC and common names are benzamide.

Step6: Given Information (part c).

Find out what the IUPAC and common names.

Step7: Explanation (part c).

This structure has six carbon atoms and is known as hexanamide by the IUPAC.