Chapter 20, Problem 67A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula and name of the organic product is to be determined as well as the type of the expected product is to be indicated.

Concept Introduction :

The structural formula of an organic compound is representing the chemical bond location between the atoms of the molecule. It is also consist of the atom’s symbol which is connected by the chemical bonds.

Answer to Problem 67A

The structure is

The major product is $di-trichloroethane$ and hydrogen gas is evolved.

Explanation of Solution

The complete reaction is,

  ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{-CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{+3Cl}}_2\stackrel{Light}{\to }{\text{Cl}}_{\text{3}}{\text{C-Cl}}_{\text{3}}\text{C}$

Structural formula:

The name of the product is $di-trichloroethane$ and the side product is hydrogen gas.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula and name of the organic product is to be determined as well as the type of the expected product is to be indicated.

Concept Introduction :

The structural formula of an organic compound is representing the chemical bond location between the atoms of the molecule. It is also consist of the atom’s symbol which is connected by the chemical bonds.

Answer to Problem 67A

The structure is,

And the product name is butane

Explanation of Solution

The complete reaction is,

  ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{-CH=CH-CH}}_{\text{3}}+{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\stackrel{\text{Pt}}{\to }{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{-CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{-CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{-CH}}_{\text{3}}$

Structural formula:

The name of the product is Butane.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula and name of the organic product is to be determined as well as the type of the expected product is to be indicated.

Concept Introduction :

The structural formula of an organic compound is representing the chemical bond location between the atoms of the molecule. It is also consist of the atom’s symbol which is connected by the chemical bonds.

Answer to Problem 67A

The structure is,

And the product is $1-bromo-diethylpropane$

Explanation of Solution

The complete reaction is,

The name of the product is $1-bromo-diethylpropane$ and the side product is hydrogen bromide.