Concept explainers
a)
Interpretation:
The most acidic hydrogen in molecule CH3CH2CHO is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogen’s on carbon next to a carbonyl group are acidic. In general, α β dicarbonyl compounds is most acidic, a
To give:
To give the most acidic hydrogen in molecule of CH3CH2CHO.
b)
Interpretation:
The most acidic hydrogen in molecule (CH3)3CCOCH is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogen’s on carbon next to a carbonyl group are acidic. In general, α β dicarbonyl compounds is most acidic, a ketone or aldehyde is next acidic and a carboxylic acid derivative is least acidic. Alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acid are also acidic because of their –OH hydrogen’s.
To give:
To give the most acidic hydrogen in molecule of (CH3)3CCOCH.
c)
Interpretation:
The most acidic hydrogen in molecule CH3CO2H is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogen’s on carbon next to a carbonyl group are acidic. In general, α β dicarbonyl compounds is most acidic, a ketone or aldehyde is next acidic and a carboxylic acid derivative is least acidic. Alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acid are also acidic because of their –OH hydrogen’s.
To give:
To give the most acidic hydrogen in molecule of CH3CO2H.
d)
Interpretation:
The most acidic hydrogen in Benzamide is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogen’s on carbon next to a carbonyl group are acidic. In general, α β dicarbonyl compounds is most acidic, a ketone or aldehyde is next acidic and a carboxylic acid derivative is least acidic. Alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acid are also acidic because of their –OH hydrogen’s.
To give:
To give the most acidic hydrogen in Benzamide.
e)
Interpretation:
The most acidic hydrogen in a molecule CH3CH2CH2CN is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogen’s on carbon next to a carbonyl group are acidic. In general, α β dicarbonyl compounds is most acidic, a ketone or aldehyde is next acidic and a carboxylic acid derivative is least acidic. Alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acid are also acidic because of their –OH hydrogen’s.
To give:
To identify the most acidic hydrogen in a molecule CH3CH2CH2CN.
f)
Interpretation:
The most acidic hydrogen in a molecule CH3CON(CH3)2 is to be given.
Concept introduction:
Hydrogen’s on carbon next to a carbonyl group are acidic. In general, α β dicarbonyl compounds is most acidic, a ketone or aldehyde is next acidic and a carboxylic acid derivative is least acidic. Alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acid are also acidic because of their –OH hydrogen’s.
To give:
To identify the most acidic hydrogen in a molecule CH3CON(CH3)2.
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Chapter 22 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
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