Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Alkyl Groups

Organic Chemistry

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Alkyl Groups

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Problem 37a,b

Textbook Question

Each of the following descriptions applies to more than one alkane. In each case, draw and name two structures that match the description.
a. an isopropylheptane
b. a diethyldecane

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Step 1: Understand the structure of isopropyl group. The isopropyl group is a branched alkyl group with the formula (CH₃)₂CH-. It is derived from propane and is attached to the main chain.

Step 2: For part (a), identify the main chain. Heptane is a seven-carbon straight chain alkane. The task is to attach an isopropyl group to this chain.

Step 3: Draw two different structures for isopropylheptane. Consider attaching the isopropyl group to different positions on the heptane chain, such as the second and third carbon atoms, to create structural isomers.

Step 4: For part (b), understand the structure of ethyl group. The ethyl group is a two-carbon alkyl group with the formula CH₃CH₂-. It is derived from ethane and is attached to the main chain.

Step 5: Draw two different structures for diethyldecane. Decane is a ten-carbon straight chain alkane. Attach two ethyl groups to different positions on the decane chain, such as the second and fourth carbon atoms, to create structural isomers.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Alkane Structure

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms with single bonds. Their general formula is CnH2n+2, and they can be straight-chain or branched. Understanding the structure of alkanes is crucial for drawing and naming them, as it involves recognizing the carbon backbone and any substituents.

IUPAC Nomenclature

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature system provides rules for naming organic compounds. It involves identifying the longest carbon chain, numbering the chain to give substituents the lowest possible numbers, and naming substituents as prefixes. This system ensures that each compound has a unique and systematic name.

Isopropyl and Ethyl Groups

An isopropyl group is a branched alkyl group with the formula (CH3)2CH-, derived from propane. An ethyl group is a straight-chain alkyl group with the formula CH3CH2-, derived from ethane. Recognizing these groups is essential for identifying and drawing the correct structures of alkanes with specific substituents.

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