Chapter 2, Problem 29P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure for a pheromone having a 2-methyl-branched alkane with the molecular weight $254$ is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Pheromones are chemical compounds that animal and insects use to signal other of the same species. It is the sex attractant with the molecular weight of $254$ and has $2$-methyl-branches alkane in it.

Alkanes are simplest hydrocarbons with general formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{2\text{n}+2}$.

The molecular weight of a compound is calculated by adding the product of a number of atoms of each element and their respective atomic weights.