Chapter 17.1, Problem 17.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The all bond and line angle structural formula of succinic acid has to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acid: One $-OH$ group is attached to the carbonyl carbon atom of the compound. It is represented as $RCOOH$

In chemistry Structure is the arrangement of chemical bonds between atoms in a molecule, specifically which atoms are chemically bonded to what other atoms with what kind of chemical bond.

In line angle structure,

• Only shows bonds.
• C atoms assumed at each end and intersection of bonds
• H atoms are not shown.
• Assume 4 bonds to each C
• Fulfill C’s 4 bonds by adding hydrogens.

In all bonds structure representation,

• All of the atoms are shown at each end and intersection of bonds
• H atoms are shown