Chapter 23, Problem 32A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine R in the ${\text{RCH}}_{\text{2}}\text{Cl}$ .

Concept Introduction: Alkyl groups are defined as a group that is derived from alkane with the removal of hydrogen from the compound. The given compound is an acyclic compound, and the R will have the general formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n+1}}$ .

Answer to Problem 32A

R represents the alkyl group in ${\text{RCH}}_{\text{2}}\text{Cl}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Alkane is the hydrocarbon that on removing hydrogen will form the alkyl group. These alkyl groups are represented as the electron-donating group that increases the electron density of the other compound. These alkyl groups are generally represented with R which contains carbon and hydrogen mainly known as hydrocarbons that are arranged in the form of a chain.