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Chapter 1.4, Problem 16P
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The condensed structure should be drawn for the given compound or model.
Concept introduction:
- Condensed structure: A structure that does not show some (or all) of the covalent bonds.
- When the atom is neutral, Carbon form 2 bond, Nitrogen forms 3 bonds Oxygen forms 2 bonds and Hydrogen or a Halogen forms 1 bond.
- A carbocation has a positively charge carbon, a carbanion has a negatively charge carbon and a radical has an unpaired electron.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The condensed structure should be drawn for the given compound or model.
Concept introduction:
- Condensed structure: A structure that does not show some (or all) of the covalent bonds.
- When the atom is neutral, C form 2 bonds, N forms 3 bonds O forms 2 bonds and H or a halogen forms 1 bond.
- A carbocation has a positively charge carbon, a carbon has a negatively charge carbon and a radical has an unpaired electron.
(c)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The condensed structure should be drawn for the given compound or model.
Concept introduction:
- Condensed structure: A structure that does not show some (or all) of the covalent bonds.
- When the atom is neutral, C form 2 bonds, N forms 3 bonds O forms 2 bonds and H or a halogen forms 1 bond.
- A carbocation has a positively charge carbon, a carbon has a negatively charge carbon and a radical has an unpaired electron.
(d)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The condensed structure should be drawn for the given compound or model.
Concept introduction:
- Condensed structure: A structure that does not show some (or all) of the covalent bonds.
- When the atom is neutral, C form 2 bonds, N forms 3 bonds O forms 2 bonds and H or a halogen forms 1 bond.
- A carbocation has a positively charge carbon, a carbon has a negatively charge carbon and a radical has an unpaired electron.
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