Chapter 21, Problem 13E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of an alkyl group having two or four carbon atom is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An alkyl groups are derived from the corresponding alkane. Alkyl group have one hydrogen atom less than the respective alkane. The alkyl group is named after alkane counterpart containing the similar number of carbon atoms by replacing the suffix “ane” in the name with “yl”. Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons where carbon is bonded to 4 other carbon atoms by a single bond. The general formula of alkanes is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n+2}$, $n$ is the number of carbon atoms.