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Interpretation:
The correct option among the given options has to be chosen for the total number of branches present in the structural formula given for the
Concept Introduction:
Organic compounds are represented shortly by the molecular formula and structural formula. Each and every compound has its own molecular formula. Compounds can have same molecular formula but not same structural formula.
Isomers are the compounds that have same molecular formula but different structural formula. The main difference lies in the way the atoms are arranged in the structure. Isomers have different chemical and physical properties even when they have same molecular formula. This is known as Isomerism.
If there is difference only in the connectivity of the atoms in the molecule, then it is known as constitutional isomerism. The isomers are known as constitutional isomers. They will have same molecular formula and same
Continuous-chain alkane is the one in which all the carbon atoms are bonded in a linear chain (nonbranching chain).
Branched-chain alkane is an alkane which has atleast one branch in its structure that is attached to the continuous chain of carbon atoms.
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Organic And Biological Chemistry
- The name for the alkyl group CH3—CH2—CH2— isa. propaneylb. propylc. alkylpropaned. no correct responsearrow_forward12. Which of the following cannot possibly be a correct IUPAC name? a. 2-methylpentane b. 2-ethylpentane c. 3-methylpentane d. 3-ethylpentane e. no correct responsearrow_forward12. Which of the following cannot possibly be a correct IUPAC name? a. 2-methylpentane b. 2-ethylpentane Oc. 3-methylpentane O d. 3-ethylpentane O e. no correct responsearrow_forward
- 1. Carbohydrates often contain an aldehyde or ketone functional group and several groups Oa. -OH Ob. -COOH OC. -CH3 d. -CH2-O-CH2. Oe. no correct responsearrow_forward20. Which of the following compounds consists of molecules that show geometrical (cis-trans) isomerism? a. 2-methylpropene b. 2-butene Oc. 2-methyl-2-butene Od. more than one response is correct e. no correct responsearrow_forwardThe correct IUPAC name for the compound CH2=CH-CH2-CH3 is a. butene b. 1-butene c. 1,2-butene d. no correct responsearrow_forward
- 10. Which of the following structural formulas represents a normal alkane? CH;-CH2-CH-CH; CH CH3-CH,-CH2 CH, CH3 b. c. SH-CH, CH-CH, CH3 od. CH3-C-CH3 e. no correct responsearrow_forwardWhat is the IUPAC name for the ether whose common name is ethyl propyl ether?a. 1-ethoxypropaneb. 2-ethoxypropanec. 1-propoxyethaned. no correct responsearrow_forwardWhat is the IUPAC name for the ether whose common name is ethyl propyl ether? a. 1-ethoxypropane b.2-ethoxypropane c.1-propoxyethane d.no correct responsearrow_forward
- 17. Which of the following is the most common chemical reaction done with alkanes in our society today? a. addition of hydrogen b. dehydration c. combustion d. polymerization e. no correct responsearrow_forward10. Which of the following structural formulas represents a normal alkane? CH3-CH2 -CH-CH; ČH; CH;-CH,-CH, CH, CH3 ● c. CH-CH, CH--CH, CH3 d. CH-C-CH; a. b. e. no correct responsearrow_forwardThe IUPAC name for the alkane is a. methane pentane b. methylpentane c. 2-methylpentane d. no correct responsearrow_forward
- Organic And Biological ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305081079Author:STOKER, H. Stephen (howard Stephen)Publisher:Cengage Learning,General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781285853918Author:H. Stephen StokerPublisher:Cengage Learning