Chapter 18, Problem 77P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the original compound has to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular formula and isomers:

The structure can be determined from molecular formulas and spectroscopic techniques.  Structural formulas are used to describe the arrangement of atoms, groups or substituents in a molecule, whereas molecular formula describes the total number and the type of atoms present in a molecule.  Isomers are those compounds that have same molecular formula but different arrangement of atoms, groups or substituents in a compound.