Chapter 19, Problem 89AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The four identified functional groups in the given imaginary molecule has to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Alkyl halides:

Alkyl halides are halogenated hydrocarbons with the formula, $\text{RX}$ in that molecules one of the hydrogen atom is substituted with the halogen atom such as $\text{F}$, $\text{Cl}$, $\text{Br}$ and $\text{I}$. The general formula of alkyl halides is represented as follows:

Alcohols:

Alcohols are organic compounds whose molecules contains the hydroxyl $\left(-\text{OH}\right)$ functional group bonded to ${\text{sp}}^3$ hybridized carbon. The general formula of alkyl halides is represented as follows:

Esters:

Esters are a class of organic compounds that can be derived from the dehydration reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohols. The generalized formula of esters is shown below:

Ethers:

Ethers are organic compounds in which the ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridized oxygen atom is directly bonded to two alkyl groups. The general formula for ethers is shown here.