Chapter 19, Problem 90AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

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

Concept Introduction:

Aldehydes:

When the carboxyl functional group is bonded between two hydrogen atoms or one hydrogen atom and one alkyl group, then the compound is called an aldehyde. The general formula of aldehydes is drawn here:

Ketones:

When the carboxyl functional group is bonded between two alkyl groups, then the compound is called a ketone. The general formula of ketones is drawn here:

Carboxylic acids:

Carboxylic acids are hydrocarbon derivatives that contains the carboxyl functional group bonded to the alkyl groups. The general formula of carboxylic acids is drawn here:

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.