Chapter 24.4, Problem 1RCF

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Functional group present in the given compound has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Functional group: A group of atoms that gives the behavior of the chemical compounds.

Functional groups like,

Alkene: ${\text{R}}_{\text{1}}{\text{R}}_2-\text{C}=\text{C}-\text{R'R''}$ linkage, where R and R’ are hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons containing Carbon-Carbon double bond.

Alkyne: $\text{R}-\text{C}\equiv \text{C}-\text{R'}$ linkage, where R and R’ are hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons containing carbon-carbon triple bonds.

Alkyl halide: $\text{R}-\text{Cl}$ linkage, where R can be hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbon containing carbon attached with halogen atom.

Alcohol: $\text{R}-\text{OH}$ linkage, where R can be hydrocarbon group. Hydrocarbon possess hydroxy group.

Carbonyl: Hydrocarbon containing at least one hydrogen atom or two hydrocarbons is bonded to carbon in the carbonyl group.

Ether: $\text{R}-\text{O}-\text{R'}$ linkage, where R and R’ are a hydrocarbon group.

Amine: $\text{R}-{\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ linkage, where R can be hydrocarbon group.

Ester: Organic carboxylic acid having at least one –OH group is replaced by an alkoxy group.