Chapter 13, Problem 1MCP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of $\text{6-methyl-5-heptene-3-one}$ and $\text{6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one}$ has to be drawn.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The physical state of $\text{6-methyl-5-heptene-3-one}$ and $\text{6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one}$ has to be given.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction of $\text{6-methyl-5-heptene-3-one}$ and $\text{6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one}$ with hydrogen has to be given.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among $\text{6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one}$ and $\text{6-methyl-5-heptene-3-one,}$ the one with higher melting point has to be given.