Chapter 14, Problem 14.67E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The functional group that is represented by $\text{RCHO}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Functional groups are defined as substituents containing two to four atoms that exhibit particular chemical behavior in an organic compound. Alkane $\left(\text{-C-C-}\right)$, alkene $\left(\text{-C}=\text{C-}\right)$, alkyne $\left(\text{-C}\equiv \text{C-}\right)$, alcohols $\left(\text{-OH}\right)$, aldehydes $\left(\text{-CHO}\right)$, ketones $\left(\text{R-CO-R}\right)$, and carboxylic acids $\left(\text{-COOH}\right)$ are some of the functional groups.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The functional group that is represented by $\text{ROH}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Functional groups are defined as substituents containing two to four atoms that exhibit particular chemical behavior in an organic compound. Alkane $\left(\text{-C-C-}\right)$, alkene $\left(\text{-C}=\text{C-}\right)$, alkyne $\left(\text{-C}\equiv \text{C-}\right)$, alcohols $\left(\text{-OH}\right)$, aldehydes $\left(\text{-CHO}\right)$, ketones $\left(\text{R-CO-R}\right)$, and carboxylic acids $\left(\text{-COOH}\right)$ are some of the functional groups.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The functional group that is represented by $\text{R}-\text{CO}-{\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Functional groups are defined as substituents containing two to four atoms that exhibit particular chemical behavior in an organic compound. Alkane $\left(\text{-C-C-}\right)$, alkene $\left(\text{-C}=\text{C-}\right)$, alkyne $\left(\text{-C}\equiv \text{C-}\right)$, alcohols $\left(\text{-OH}\right)$, aldehydes $\left(\text{-CHO}\right)$, ketones $\left(\text{R-CO-R}\right)$, and carboxylic acids $\left(\text{-COOH}\right)$ are some of the functional groups.