Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305580350
Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.15P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, structural formula for the lowest molecular weight chiral alkane has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Chiral center:

A tetrahedral atom that is bonded to four different groups is called as chiral center.  The most commonly known tetrahedral atom is carbon.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, structural formula for the lowest molecular weight chiral alcohol has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Chiral center:

A tetrahedral atom that is bonded to four different groups is called as chiral center.  The most commonly known tetrahedral atom is carbon.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, structural formula for the lowest molecular weight chiral aldehyde has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Chiral center:

A tetrahedral atom that is bonded to four different groups is called as chiral center.  The most commonly known tetrahedral atom is carbon.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, structural formula for the lowest molecular weight chiral ketone has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Chiral center:

A tetrahedral atom that is bonded to four different groups is called as chiral center.  The most commonly known tetrahedral atom is carbon.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, structural formula for the lowest molecular weight chiral carboxylic acid has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Chiral center:

A tetrahedral atom that is bonded to four different groups is called as chiral center.  The most commonly known tetrahedral atom is carbon.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, structural formula for the lowest molecular weight chiral carboxylic ester has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Chiral center:

A tetrahedral atom that is bonded to four different groups is called as chiral center.  The most commonly known tetrahedral atom is carbon.

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