Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
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ISBN: 9781936221868
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.60AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structures of dibromobenzene derivatives are to be drawn by assuming the correctness of Kekule structure of benzene.

Concept introduction:

Kekule structure is the representation of a compound by its Lewis structure. In this structure, the covalent bonds are shown for the bonded electron pairs. Melting point of a compound depends upon its molecular symmetry.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structures of dibromobenzene derivatives are to be assigned by assuming the correctness of Ladenburg structure of benzene.

Concept introduction:

Ladenburg benzene structure is also known as Prismane structure. The carbon and hydrogen atoms of a benzene molecule are represented as three prismane structures arranged in the form of a triangular prism.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The mononitration products which were formed in the least amount are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Nitration is a process in which a nitro group is substituted on the aromatic ring by elecrtophilic substitution reaction. This reaction involves concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid as reagents.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The differences in the Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions, Chapter 16, Problem 16.60AP , additional homework tip  1spectra of dibromobenzene derivaties are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions, Chapter 16, Problem 16.60AP , additional homework tip  2NMR spectroscopy is used to determine the number of equivalent and non equivalent carbon atoms and to identify the type of carbon atoms present in the compound.

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