Chapter 12, Problem 5E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

To determine:

Whether the given molecular fragment give rise to electrical conductivity.

Solution:

The given molecular fragment does not give rise to electrical conductivity.

Explanation:

The given molecular fragment is,

The given molecular fragment is a saturated hydrocarbon chain shown above. It consists of ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridized carbon atoms lacking delocalized pi electrons and they are not able to carry electrical current. So, they are usually electrical insulators. They do not give rise to electrical conductivity or have less electrical conductivity as compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Conclusion:

The given molecular fragment of saturated hydrocarbon do not give rise to electrical conductivity or have less electrical conductivity as compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

Whether the given molecular fragment give rise to electrical conductivity.