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