Chapter 12, Problem 12.91CQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The condensed structural formula and the names of the alkenes that have a chain with 5 carbon atoms and have a molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{1}0}$, need to be deduced.

Concept Introduction:

► Condensed structural formula is a system adopted to show structures of organic molecules

► The connectivity between carbon atoms is depicted through lines while the carbon-hydrogen bonds are not explicitly shown.

► The name given to an organic molecule based on its structural formula which contains information about the number of carbon atoms, the nature and position of the bonds that connect the $\text{C}$ atoms as well as the types of substituents or functional groups that comprise the given molecule.

► In the case of alkenes, the root name is derived from the parent chain which contains the highest number of carbon atoms and is numbered from the end nearest to the carbon-carbon double bond.