Chapter 11.5, Problem 11.19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To convert the given ball and stick model of 'elemicin' which is a component of nutmeg to skeletal structure and also identify the functional groups present.

Concept introduction:

Complete structural formula of a molecule represents all the atoms of molecule, types of bonds connecting atoms and how atoms are connected to each other.

Organic molecules have some structural features in addition to $\text{C}-\text{H}$ and $\text{C}-\text{C}$ bonds. Functional groups are defined as an atom or group of atom with characteristic physical and chemical properties. Functional group contains multiple bonds, hetero-atom or sometimes both the multiple bonds and hetero-atom.

This table gives information about some common functional groups:

Type of Compound	General Structure
Aldehyde
Ketone
Carboxylic acid
Ester
Amide
Amine
Alkene
Ether
Alcohol

Here, R can be any carbon backbone.