Chapter 26

General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications · 64 exercises

Problem 1

Write structural formulas corresponding to these condensed formulas. (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CHBrCHBrCH}_{3}\) (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (c) \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CHCH}=\mathrm{CHCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\).

4 step solution

Problem 2

Draw a structural formula for each of the following compounds. (a) 3 -isopropyloctane; (b) 2 -chloro- 3 -methylpentane; (c) 2 -pentene; (d) dipropyl ether.

5 step solution

Problem 3

Supply a structural formula for each of the following compounds. (a) 1,3,5 -trimethylbenzene; (b) \(p\) -nitrophenol; (c) 3 -amino- 2,5 -dichlorobenzoic acid (a plant-growth regulator).

3 step solution

Problem 4

Write structural formulas corresponding to these condensed formulas. (a) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CHCH}_{2} \mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Br}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\).

3 step solution

Problem 5

Draw Lewis structures of the following simple organic molecules: (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHClCH}_{3} ;\) (b) \(\mathrm{HOCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHO}\).

6 step solution

Problem 6

Draw Lewis structures of the following simple organic molecules: (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COOH} ;\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{CCN}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{NH}_{2}\).

3 step solution

Problem 7

With appropriate sketches, represent chemical bonding in terms of the overlap of hybridized and unhybridized atomic orbitals in the following molecules. (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10} ;\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CHCl} ;\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CH}\).

4 step solution

Problem 11

Draw structural formulas for all the isomers of \(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{16}\).

3 step solution

Problem 12

Draw and name all the isomers of (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{14}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8} ;\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{6}\). [Hint: Do not forget double bonds, rings, and combinations of these.].

3 step solution

Problem 17

Identify the functional group in each compound (i.e., alcohol, amine, etc.). (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHBrCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CHO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{4}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\).

4 step solution

Problem 18

Identify the functional group in each compound (i.e., alcohol, amine, etc.). (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COOH}\) (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CHCH}_{2} \mathrm{OCH}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{2}\right) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOCH}_{3}\).

4 step solution

Problem 19

The functional groups in each of the following pairs have certain features in common, but what is the essential difference between them? (a) carbonyl and carboxyl (b) aldehyde and ketone (c) acetic acid and acetyl group

3 step solution

Problem 20

By name or formula, give one example of each of the following types of compounds: (a) aromatic nitro compound; (b) aliphatic amine; (c) chlorophenol; (d) aliphatic diol; (e) unsaturated aliphatic alcohol; (f) alicyclic ketone; (g) halogenated alkane; (h) aromatic dicarboxylic acid.

4 step solution

Problem 23

Give the isomers of \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}\) that are ethers.

3 step solution

Problem 24

Give the isomers of \(C_{5} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}\) that are ethers.

3 step solution

Problem 25

Give the isomers of the carboxylic acid with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_{2}\).

4 step solution

Problem 26

Give the isomers of the carboxylic acid with the molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{2}\).

3 step solution

Problem 27

Give the isomers of the esters having the molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_{2}\).

3 step solution

Problem 28

Give the isomers of the esters having the molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{2}\).

3 step solution

Problem 29

Give the noncyclic isomers with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) that contain more than one functional group.

4 step solution

Problem 30

Give the isomers with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) that contain more than one functional group.

3 step solution

Problem 33

Give an acceptable name for each of the following structures. (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3}\) (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CCH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (e) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\right) \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (f) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 34

Draw a condensed structure to correspond to each of the following names. (a) methylbutane; (b) cyclohexene; (c) 2 -methyl- 3 -hexyne; (d) 2 -butanol; (e) ethyl isopropyl ether; (f) propanal

6 step solution

Problem 35

Does each of the following names convey sufficient information to suggest a specific structure? Explain. (a) pentene; (b) butanone; (c) butyl alcohol; (d) methylaniline; (e) methylcyclopentane; (f) dibromobenzene

2 step solution

Problem 36

Indicate why each of these names is incorrect, and give a correct name. (a) 3 -pentene; (b) pentadiene; (c) 1-propanone; (d) bromopropane; (e) 2,6 -dichlorobenzene; (f) 2 -methyl- 3 -pentyne

7 step solution

Problem 37

Supply condensed structural formulas for the following substances. (a) 2,4,6 -trinitrotoluene (TNT-an explosive) (b) methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) [Hint: Salicylic acid is \(o \text { -hydroxybenzoic acid. }]\) (c) 2 -hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid (citric \(\left.\operatorname{acid}, \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right)\).

3 step solution

Problem 38

Supply condensed structural formulas for the following substances. (a) \(o\) -tert-butylphenol (an antioxidant in aviation gasoline) (b) 1 -phenyl- 2 -aminopropane (benzedrine-an amphetamine, ingredient in "pep pills") (c) 2 -methylheptadecane (a sex pheromone of tiger moths-a chemical used for communication among members of the species) [ Hint: Heptadeca means 17.].

3 step solution

Problem 41

Classify the carbon atoms in (a) methylbutane, and (b) 2,2 -dimethylpropane as methyl, primary \(\left(1^{\circ}\right)\) secondary \(\left(2^{\circ}\right),\) tertiary \(\left(3^{\circ}\right),\) or quaternary \(\left(4^{\circ}\right)\).

3 step solution

Problem 42

Classify the carbon atoms in (a) 2,4 -dimethylpentane, and (b) ethylcyclobutane as methyl, primary \(\left(1^{\circ}\right)\) secondary \(\left(2^{\circ}\right),\) tertiary \(\left(3^{\circ}\right),\) or quaternary \(\left(4^{\circ}\right)\).

2 step solution

Problem 43

Draw Newman projections for the staggered and eclipsed conformations of pentane for rotation about the \(\mathrm{C} 2-\mathrm{C} 3\) bond. Which conformation is lowest in energy?

4 step solution

Problem 44

Draw Newman projections for the staggered and eclipsed conformations of 2 -methylpentane for rotation about the \(\mathrm{C} 2-\mathrm{C} 3\) bond. Which conformation is lowest in energy?

3 step solution

Problem 47

For each of the following substituted cyclohexanes, draw the two possible chair conformations, label each substituent as axial or equatorial, and identify the more stable conformer. (a) cyclohexanol (b) trans-3-methylcyclohexanol

4 step solution

Problem 48

For each of the following substituted cyclohexanes, draw the two possible chair conformations, label each substituent as axial or equatorial, and identify the more stable conformer. (a) cis-1-isopropyl-3-methylcyclohexane (b) \(c\) is- 4 -tert-butylcyclohexanol

4 step solution

Problem 49

Why is it not necessary to refer to ethene and propene as 1 -ethene and 1 -propene? Can the same be said for butene?

3 step solution

Problem 50

Alkenes (olefins) and cyclic alkanes (alicyclics) each have the generic formula \(\mathrm{C}_{n} \mathrm{H}_{2 n}\). In what important ways do these types of compounds differ structurally?

4 step solution

Problem 53

Draw the \(E\) and \(Z\) isomers of (a) 2 -chloro-2-butene; (b) 3 -methyl- 2 -pentene.

3 step solution

Problem 54

Draw the \(E\) and \(Z\) isomers of (a) 3 -methyl- 3 -hexene; \((b)\) 3-fluoro-2-methyl-3-hexene.

2 step solution

Problem 55

Supply a name or structural formula for each of the following. (a) phenylacetylene (b) \(m\) -dichlorobenzene

4 step solution

Problem 56

Supply a name or structural formula for each of the following. (a) \(p\) -phenylphenol (b) 3 -hydroxy- 4 -isopropyltoluene (thymol- -flavor constituent of the herb thyme)

4 step solution

Problem 65

Draw the structure for each of the following. (a) \((Z)-1,3,5\) -tribromo- 2 -pentene (b) \((E)-1,2\) -dibromo- 3 -methyl- 2 -hexene (c) (S)-1-bromo-1-chlorobutane (d) \((R)-1,3\) -dibromohexane (e) (S)-1-chloro-2-propanol.

5 step solution

Problem 66

Draw the structure for each of the following. (a) \((R)-1\) -bromo-1-chloroethane (b) ( \(E\) )-2-bromo-2-pentene (c) \((Z)-1-\) chloro- 3 -ethyl- 3 -heptene (d) \((R)\) -2-hydroxypropanoic acid (e) ( \(S\) )-2-aminopropanoate anion.

6 step solution

Problem 67

Consider the following molecular formulas. How many elements of unsaturation are there in each case? (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{11} \mathrm{N} ;\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O} ;\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{15} \mathrm{ClO}\).

3 step solution

Problem 68

Consider the following molecular formulas. How many elements of unsaturation are there in each case? (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{9} \mathrm{NO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{3} ;\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{9} \mathrm{ClO}\).

3 step solution

Problem 73

Draw as many structural isomers as you can for cyclic ethers (no - OH groups) having the formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}\) Try to draw at least six. (There are more than six.).

4 step solution

Problem 75

Supply condensed or structural formulas for the following substances. (a) 1,5 -cyclooctadiene (an intermediate in the manufacture of resins) (b) 3,7,11 -trimethyl- 2,6,10 -dodecatriene- 1 -ol (farnesol \(-\) odor of lily of the valley) [Hint: Dodeca means \(12 .]\) (c) 2,6 -dimethyl- 5 -hepten- 1 -al (used in the manufacture of perfume).

3 step solution

Problem 78

The symbol: is often used to represent benzene. It is also the structural formula of cyclohexatriene. Are benzene and cyclohexatriene the same substance? Explain.

3 step solution

Problem 79

Use the half-reaction method to balance the following redox equations. (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{NO}_{2}+\mathrm{Fe}+\mathrm{H}^{+} \longrightarrow\) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{NH}_{3}^{+}+\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}^{2-}+\mathrm{H}^{+} \longrightarrow\) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CO}_{2} \mathrm{H}+\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}+\mathrm{MnO}_{4}^{-}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow\) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHOHCH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{MnO}_{2}+\mathrm{OH}^{-}\).

3 step solution

Problem 80

A \(10.6 \mathrm{g}\) sample of benzaldehyde was allowed to react with \(5.9 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) in an excess of \(\mathrm{KOH}(\mathrm{aq}) .\) After filtration of the \(\mathrm{MnO}_{2}(\mathrm{s})\) and acidification of the solution, \(6.1 \mathrm{g}\) of benzoic acid was isolated. What was the percent yield of the reaction? [ Hint: Write half-equations for the oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

3 step solution

Problem 81

Combustion of a \(0.1908 \mathrm{g}\) sample of a compound gave \(0.2895 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(0.1192 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} .\) Combustion of a second sample weighing \(0.1825 \mathrm{g}\) yielded \(40.2 \mathrm{mL}\) of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(\mathrm{g}),\) collected over \(50 \% \mathrm{KOH}(\mathrm{aq})\) (vapor pressure \(=\) \(9 \mathrm{mmHg}\) ) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(735 \mathrm{mm} \mathrm{Hg}\) barometric pressure. When \(1.082\mathrm{g}\) of compound was dissolved in \(26.00 \mathrm{g}\) benzene \(\left(\mathrm{mp} 5.50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, K_{\mathrm{f}}=5.12^{\circ} \mathrm{C} m^{-1}\right),\) the solution had a freezing point of \(3.66^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). What is the molecular formula of this compound?

4 step solution

Problem 82

Draw and name all derivatives of benzene having the formula (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{10} ;\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{12}\).

2 step solution

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