Chemistry In Context
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Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
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Chapter 5, Problem 12Q
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The structural formula of n-decane
Concept introduction:
Structural formula:
The arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound. The general molecular formula of
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The chemical formula for n-nonane (9 C atoms) and n-dodecane (12 C atoms) has to be drawn.
Structural formula:
The arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
The general molecular formula of alkane is
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Decide whether each statement is true (T) or false (F). Place your answer in
the blank space given.
a. A hydrocarbon contains only atoms of carbon and hydrogen.
b. Alkanes have the general formula C₂H₂-
c. In a condensed structural diagram, the symbol "H" is used to
show the position of a hydrogen atom.
d. A continuous-chain alkane has one or more carbon branches
attached to the parent chain.
e. In a Lewis dot diagram of a hydrocarbon, each carbon-carbon
and carbon-hydrogen bond is represented by a line segment.
f. Any branch within branched alkanes is called an alkyl group.
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Question 1
Choose the best reagent(s) from the list provided below (A – E) for carrying out the conversions in the equationreaction shown below
CI
O1. HCO2H, H2O
2. CICO(CH2)2CH3, AICI3
O 1. HNO3, H2504
2. CICO(CH2)2CH3, AIC13
1. HNO3, H2S04
2.
Bromo - 2- butanone, AIBr3
a. Candle wax contains an alkane with 28 carbon atoms per molecule. What is the molecular formula of this alkane?A. C28H54B. C28H56C. C28H58D. C28H60
b. Which of the following might be the respective relative molecular masses of four consecutive members of a homologous series?(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0)A. 32, 46, 60, 74B. 26, 38, 50, 62C. 28, 38, 48, 58D. 44, 57, 70, 83
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