Chapter 3.1, Problem 1P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The reaction of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ with ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ to be shown.

Concept introduction: An atom or a group of atoms that shows characteristic physical and chemical properties are collectively known as functional groups. The functional group is the most reactive part present in the molecule. The main functional groups are $\text{OH}$ (alcohol group), $\text{COOH(carboxylic acid group)}$, $\text{CHO}\left(\text{aldehyde}\text{group)}\right)$ and $\text{C=O}\left(\text{ketone}\text{group}\right)$.

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, the species that can easily accept the proton is known as base and the species that can easily donate the proton is known as acid. The reaction of an acid with a base always leads to the formation of conjugate acid and base.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The reaction of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ with $\text{NaH}$ to be shown.

Concept introduction: An atom or a group of atoms that shows characteristic physical and chemical properties are collectively known as functional groups. The functional group is the most reactive part present in the molecule. The main functional groups are $\text{OH}$ (alcohol group), $\text{COOH(carboxylic acid group)}$, $\text{CHO}\left(\text{aldehyde}\text{group)}\right)$ and $\text{C=O}\left(\text{ketone}\text{group}\right)$.

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, the species that easily tends to accept the proton is known as base and the species that easily donate the proton is known as acid. The reaction of an acid with a base always leads to the formation of conjugate acid and base.