Chapter 16, Problem 16.2P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of $p\text{-chlorophenol}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $p\text{-chlorophenol}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The aromatic compound, $p\text{-chlorophenol}$ contains a phenyl ring attached to a hydroxyl group and a chlorine atom substituted at the para-position as shown below.

Figure 1

Conclusion

The structure of $p\text{-chlorophenol}$ is shown in Figure 1.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of $m\text{-nitrotoluene}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $m\text{-nitrotoluene}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The aromatic compound, $m\text{-nitrotoluene}$ contains a phenyl ring attached to a methyl group and a nitro group substituted at the meta-position as shown below.

Figure 2

Conclusion

The structure of $m\text{-nitrotoluene}$ is shown in Figure 2.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The structure of $\text{3, 4-dichlorotoluene}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $\text{3, 4-dichlorotoluene}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The aromatic compound, $\text{3, 4-dichlorotoluene}$ contains a phenyl ring attached to a methyl group and two chlorine atoms substituted at the meta-and para-position with respect to the methyl group as shown below.

Figure 3

Conclusion

The structure of $\text{3, 4-dichlorotoluene}$ is shown in Figure 3.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The structure of $\text{1-bromo-2-propylbenzene}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $\text{1-bromo-2-propylbenzene}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The aromatic compound, $\text{1-bromo-2-propylbenzene}$ contains a benzene ring attached to a propyl group and a bromine atom substituted at the ortho-position with respect to the bromine atom as shown below.

Figure 4

Conclusion

The structure of $\text{1-bromo-2-propylbenzene}$ is shown in Figure 4.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

The structure of methyl phenyl ether is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of methyl phenyl ether is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The compound, methyl phenyl ether contains a methyl group and a phenyl ring as a substituent attached to the oxygen atom of the ether functional group position as shown below.

Figure 5

Conclusion

The structure of methyl phenyl ether is shown in Figure 5.

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation:

The structure of benzyl methyl ether is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of benzyl methyl ether is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

Benzene ring with a methyl substituent is known as a benzyl group. The compound, benzyl methyl ether contains a methyl group and a benzyl group as a substituent on the oxygen atom of the ether functional group as shown below.

Figure 6

Conclusion

The structure of benzyl methyl ether is shown in Figure 6.

Interpretation Introduction

(g)

Interpretation:

The structure of $p\text{-xylene}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $p\text{-xylene}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The common name of $\text{1, 4-dimethylbenzene}$ is $p\text{-xylene}$. The aromatic compound, $p\text{-xylene}$ contains a phenyl ring attached to two methyl groups at the para-positions with respect to each other as shown below.

Figure 7

Conclusion

The structure of $p\text{-xylene}$ is shown in Figure 7.

Interpretation Introduction

(h)

Interpretation:

The structure of $o\text{-cresol}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $o\text{-cresol}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The common name of $2\text{-methylphenol}$ is $o\text{-cresol}$. The aromatic compound, $o\text{-cresol}$ contains a phenyl ring attached to a hydroxyl group and a methyl group substituted at the ortho-position with respect to the hydroxyl group as shown below.

Figure 8

Conclusion

The structure of $o\text{-cresol}$ is shown in Figure 8.

Interpretation Introduction

(i)

Interpretation:

The structure of $\text{2, 4, 6-trichloroanisole}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are those compounds which contains at least one aromatic ring. The naming of aromatic compounds uses the same rules as aliphatic compounds. The six-membered aromatic ring is named as benzene. IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The IUPAC gave certain rules which are used worldwide to name the organic compounds. Due to IUPAC naming, each compound has a unique name which is different from their common name.

Answer to Problem 16.2P

The structure of $\text{2, 4, 6-trichloroanisole}$ is shown below.

Explanation of Solution

The aromatic compound, $\text{2, 4, 6-trichloroanisole}$ contains a phenyl ring attached to a methoxy group and three chlorine atoms substituted at both the ortho-positions and one at the para-position with respect to the methoxy group as shown below.

Figure 9

Conclusion

The structure of $\text{2, 4, 6-trichloroanisole}$ is shown in Figure 9.