Organic Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 16.SE, Problem 76AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Whether p-methylphenol is more acidic or less acidic than unsubstituted phenol is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Phenols with electron releasing substituents attached to the ring are less acidic than phenol while phenols with electron withdrawing substituents attached to the ring are more acidic than phenol.
To explain:
Whether p-methylphenol is more acidic or less acidic than unsubstituted phenol.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
Phenols are aromatic rings with an alcohol functional group attached directly to the ring. These compounds have unique acidity and solubility for alcohol groups. Predict the solubility of this phenol in water.
Why are carbonyl compounds considered weakly acidic? Would you expect carbonyl compounds to be more acidic than alkanes? Explain.
Give reasons for the following :(i) Phenol is more acidic than methanol.(ii) The C—O—H bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle (190°28′).(iii) (CH3)3C—O—CH3 on reaction with HI gives (CH3)3C—I and CH3—OH as the main products and not (CH3)3C—OH and CH3—I.
Chapter 16 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 1PCh. 16.2 - Propose a mechanism for the electrophilic...Ch. 16.2 - How many products might be formed on chlorination...Ch. 16.2 - When benzene is treated with D2SŪ4. deuterium...Ch. 16.3 - Prob. 5PCh. 16.3 - What is the major monosubstitution product from...Ch. 16.3 - Identify the carboxylic acid chloride that might...Ch. 16.4 - Rank the compounds in each of the following groups...Ch. 16.4 - Predict the major products of the following...Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 10P
Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 11PCh. 16.4 - Acetanilide is less reactive than aniline toward...Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 13PCh. 16.5 - At what position would you expect electrophilic...Ch. 16.5 - Show the major product(s) from reaction of the...Ch. 16.6 - The herbicide oxyfluorfen can be prepared by...Ch. 16.7 - Treatment of p-bromotoluene with NaOH at 300°C...Ch. 16.8 - Prob. 18PCh. 16.8 - Prob. 19PCh. 16.8 - Prob. 20PCh. 16.9 - Prob. 21PCh. 16.10 - Prob. 22PCh. 16.10 - Prob. 23PCh. 16.SE - Prob. 24VCCh. 16.SE - The following molecular model of a...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 26VCCh. 16.SE - Prob. 27VCCh. 16.SE - Aromatic iodination can be carried out with a...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 29MPCh. 16.SE - The carbocation electrophile in a Friede1-Crafts...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 31MPCh. 16.SE - The nitroso group, —N=O, is one of the few...Ch. 16.SE - Triphenylmethane can be prepared by reaction of...Ch. 16.SE - Using resonance structures of the intermediates,...Ch. 16.SE - Benzene and alkyl -substituted benzenes can be...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 36MPCh. 16.SE - Hexachlorophene, a substance used in the...Ch. 16.SE - Benzenediazonium carboxylate decomposes when...Ch. 16.SE - 4-Chloropyridine undergoes reaction with...Ch. 16.SE - Propose a mechanism to account for the following...Ch. 16.SE - In the Gatterman-Kochreaction, a formyl group...Ch. 16.SE - Treatment of p-tert-butylphenol with a strong acid...Ch. 16.SE - Benzyl bromide is converted into benzaldehyde by...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 44MPCh. 16.SE - Prob. 45MPCh. 16.SE - Prob. 46APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 47APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 48APCh. 16.SE - Predict the major monoalkylation products you...Ch. 16.SE - Name and draw the major product(s) of...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 51APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 52APCh. 16.SE - What product(s) would you expect to obtain from...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 54APCh. 16.SE - How would you synthesize the following substances...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 56APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 57APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 58APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 59APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 60APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 61APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 62APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 63APCh. 16.SE - How would you synthesize the following substances...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 65APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 66APCh. 16.SE - Draw resonance structures of the intermediate...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 68APCh. 16.SE - p-Bromotoluene reacts with potassium amide to give...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 70APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 71APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 72APCh. 16.SE - Use your knowledge of directing effects, along...Ch. 16.SE - Identify the reagents represented by the letters...Ch. 16.SE - Phenols (ArOH) are relatively acidic, and the...Ch. 16.SE - Prob. 76APCh. 16.SE - Prob. 77APCh. 16.SE - Melamine, used as a fire retardant and a component...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- b) Compounds in which the –OH of the carboxyl group is replaced by certain other groups are called carboxylic acid derivatives. The most important of which are acyl halides, acid anhydrides, esters and amides. Discuss the relationship between carboxylic acid, acid chloride and acid anhydridearrow_forwardWhich of (a)-(d) is the correct IUPAC name of the following compound? * HO O 3-methyl-1-phenyl-1-pentanol ○ 3-methyl-5-phenyl-5-pentanol ○ 3-methyl-1-benzene-1-pentanol O 1-phenyl-1-hexanolarrow_forwardI need the answer as soon as possiblearrow_forward
- First, draw your chosen compounds including any non-bonding electrons and non-zero formal charges Circle and name any pH-sensitive functional groups. Choose an organic solvent that will dissolve both or your compounds and an aqueous solution (i.e. conc. aqueous NaOH, 5% aq. NaHCO3, or 3M HCl) that would successfully separate the two compounds selected.arrow_forwardCyclohexane-1,3-dione is a diketone that can act as a Brønsted-Lowry acid despite not having a hydrogen bonded to an electronegative atom. In this molecule, a hydrogen bonded to carbon 2 is acidic. Hexanol is an alcohol and hence can also act as a Brønsted-Lowry acid. a) Draw the stabilized conjugate bases of cyclohexane-1,3-dione and hexanol. No need to draw the protonated forms. b) Based on your illustration in part (a), predict which one has a lower pKa between cyclohexane-1,3-dione and hexanol. Explain why.arrow_forwardI know there is: 1. Carboxylic group 2. Ester. 3. Ortho-disubstituted phenyl. But my answer is still partial.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning
Introduction to General, Organic and BiochemistryChemistryISBN:9781285869759Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar TorresPublisher:Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305580350
Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285869759
Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher:Cengage Learning