Chapter 2, Problem 2.24P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To predict the given compound ${\text{C}}_5{\text{H}}_{12}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ belongs to which type of compound and to give each positive answer and the reason for the negative responses.

Concept introduction:

The replacement of the hydrogen by other functional groups in the chemical formula for alkanes gives different compounds. These functional groups have a particular set of atom. Attaching the functional groups to the alkane changes the properties of alkanes. Each functional group has a set of certain properties possessed by all the compounds having that functional group.