Chapter 11, Problem 11.71QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The sequence of steps leading to the product and the role of sulfuric acid has to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Addition reaction: Alkene reacts with polar reagent across the double bond leads to the formation of products.

Markovnikov’s rule:

In the overall reaction, the hydrogen atom (electrophile) is bonded to least substituted carbon and nucleophile is bonded to the most substituted carbon. This is known as Markovnikov’s rule.

b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of an alcohol that is an isomer of isopropanol has to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Structural isomer: Molecules having same molecular formula but has different structural arrangements of atoms.

c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chirality of isopropanol has to be interpreted.

Concept introduction:

Chirality: The presence of four different atoms (or groups) at carbon is known as asymmetric carbon and is known as chiral center of the compound.

d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The commercial use for the given compound 2-propanol has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Functional groups:

Alcohol: $\text{R}-\text{OH}$ linkage, where R can be hydrocarbon group. Hydrocarbon possess hydroxy group.

Commercial use of organic compounds: organic compounds are used as solvent, automobile fuel, lubricants, drugs, etc….