Chapter 16, Problem 24P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the principal organic product formed when Butanal is reacted with.

Tollen’s reagent should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Tollen’s regent is reacts with the aldehyde group of a compound. The carbonyl group acts as a reducing agent and reduces the silver ion of the Tollen’s regent to silver metal.

Butanal is an aldehyde. The structure of Butanal is as follows.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the principal organic product formed when Benzaldehyde is reacted with Tollen’s reagent should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Tollen’s regent is reacts with the aldehyde group of a compound. The carbonyl group acts as a reducing agent and reduces the silver ion of the Tollen’s regent to silver metal.

Benzaldehyde is an aldehyde. The structure of benzaldehyde is as follows.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the principal organic product formed when cyclohexanone is reacted with Tollen’s reagent should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Tollen’s regent is reacts with the aldehyde group of a compound. The carbonyl group acts as a reducing agent and reduces the silver ion of the Tollen’s regent to silver metal.

Cyclohexanone is a ketone. The structure of Cyclohexanone is as follows.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the principal organic product formed when cyclohexanol is treated with Tollen’s reagent.

Concept Introduction:

Tollen’s regent is reacts with the aldehyde group of a compound. The carbonyl group acts as a reducing agent and reduces the silver ion of the Tollen’s regent to silver metal.

Cyclohexanol is an alcohol. The structure of cyclohexanol is as follows.