Chapter 23, Problem 23.48SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the scientists to have a skeptical mind if someone reported the preparation of a compound with the formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{9}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Properties of carbon which make it unique:

• The valency of carbon is four and it has the ability to take four more electrons to fill its octet.
• It forms single, double and triple bonds to achieve a complete octet.
• Catenation is the important property by which it forms bond with other carbon atoms.
• It has resonance.