(a)
Interpretation:
The structures of all alcohols with the molecular formula
Concept introduction:
The compounds that have the same molecular formula but have different connectivity of molecules are termed as constitutional isomers. The constitutional isomers are also known as structural isomers. These compounds consist of the same chemical formula but the sequence of atoms to each other is different.
(b)
Interpretation:
The chiral alcohols with the molecular formula
Concept introduction:
A carbon atom that has four non-equivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers.
(c)
Interpretation:
All the alcohols with the molecular formula
Concept introduction:
The alcohols contain hydroxyl
(d)
Interpretation:
All the alcohols with the molecular formula
Concept introduction:
On the basis of the position of hydroxyl group in the chain of carbon atoms, alcohols are classified as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol.
The general formula of primary alcohol is
The general formula of secondary alcohol is
The general formula of tertiary alcohol is
(e)
Interpretation:
In all the alcohols with the molecular formula
Concept introduction:
In organic compounds, an alpha carbon atom is the first carbon atom that is bonded to a functional group. In alcohols, the first carbon atom that is bonded to the hydroxyl
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