Chapter 18, Problem 18.54P

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(a)

Interpretation:

The size of the large ring in azithromycin molecule should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

A ring is formed when the connection between the atoms results in the formation of a closed member cycle, which includes atoms and bonds.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The functional group present in azithromycin molecule should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

An atom or group of atoms due to which a compound shows the characteristic properties is said to be the functional group.

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(c)

Interpretation:

Whether azithromycin molecule is chiral or not should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

A chiral molecule must contains chiral carbon atom which must be bonded with four different atoms or group of atoms.

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(d)

Interpretation:

To show that each smaller ring in azithromycin is attached to the larger ring by one arm of an acetal group.

Concept Introduction:

A chiral molecule must contains chiral carbon atom which must be bonded with four different atoms or group of atoms.