Q44E-a - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Tell the number of hydrogens bonded to each carbon atom in the following substances, and give the molecular formula of each:

(a)

(b)

(c)

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a)

                    Number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon

Step 1: Introduction to a molecule

The molecule constitutes different atoms that are bonded to the chemical bond. The molecular formula tells the number of each kind of atom present in the molecule.

Step 2:Number of hydrogen atoms in compound

The carbon atom is attached to the four atoms. The hydrogen atom bonded to carbon atoms are as follows:

                         Number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon

The compound contains 10 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, and 1 nitrogen atom. Therefore, the molecu₁₁lar formula of the compound is C₁₀HN.