EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 1.4, Problem 7P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason for the non-existence of an organic molecule with molecular formula C2H7 is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The number of covalent bonds formed by an atom is determined by its valence electrons to be shared for attaining the nearest noble gas configuration.
To determine:
Why an organic molecule can’t have the formula C2H7?
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molecule depicted below.
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a. (2pts) Which bond between A-C is weakest? Which is strongest? Place answers in
appropriate boxes.
Weakest
C bond
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Most
Strongest
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Strongest Gund
produces least stable
radicals
b. (4pts) Consider the relative stability of all cleavage products that form when bonds A,
B, AND C are homolytically cleaved/broken. Hint: cleavage products of bonds A, B,
and C are all carbon radicals.
i. Which ONE cleavage product is the most stable? A condensed or bond line
representation is fine.
人
8°C. formed in
bound C
cleavage
ii. Which ONE cleavage product is the least stable? A condensed or bond line
representation is fine.
methyl radical
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bund A Cleavage
Which carbocation is more stable?
Chapter 1 Solutions
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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