Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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Author: Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.7E
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(a)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the compound hexanoic acid is to be written.

Concept introduction:

The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the compound 4 bromo 3 methylpentanoic acid is to be written.

Concept introduction:

The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the compound o ethylbenzoic acid is to be written.

Concept introduction:

The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.

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