Chapter 5.13, Problem 5.26YT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the one pair of products has to be drawn when ${\text{C}}_{\text{16}}{\text{H}}_{\text{34}}$ is thermally cracked.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Generic chemical formula has to be written for the given compound.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes:

Alkanes are a class of hydrocarbons. They are saturated hydrocarbon.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Generic chemical formula has to be written for the given hydrocarbon with one $\text{C = C}$ double bond.

Concept introduction:

Alkenes:

Alkenes are a class of hydrocarbons. The carbon-carbon double bond is called as alkenes and it is also called as olefins.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Boiling point of the molecule has to be predicted using intermolecular force.

Concept introduction:

Boiling point:

Boiling point of the organic molecules is mainly depends on the hydrogen bonding of the molecule. If the molecule has more hydrogen bonding will have more boiling points. The molecular weight of the compound is increase the boiling point of the molecule is also increases. If the molecule contains hydrogen bond automatically the boiling point of the molecule is also increases.