Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 12A.1, Problem 3P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: Two molecular formulas for the given molecules are to be proposed.

Concept introduction: Molecular mass is the sum of the atomic weights of each constituent element multiplied by the number of atoms of that element. The compound that contain C, H and O atoms always have a molecular ion with even mass.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: Two molecular formulas for the given molecules are to be proposed.

Concept introduction: Molecular mass is the sum of the atomic weights of each constituent element multiplied by the number of atoms of that element. The compound that contain C, H and O atoms always have a molecular ion with even mass.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: Two molecular formulas for the given molecules are to be proposed.

Concept introduction: The molecular ion has odd mass, the compound may contain C, H and N atoms. The compound that contains an odd number of N atoms gives an odd molecular ion.

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