Chapter 5, Problem 26P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given structure of ibuprofen is to be completed on the basis of the given information; from the given information about the functional groups the structure of mandelonitrile is to be derived.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acid is an organic compound that contains a carboxyl group $(-\text{C}(=\text{O})\text{OH})$ in it.

An isobutyl group is an alkyl group having four carbon atoms in it and a methyl branch at the second carbon atom.

Alcohols are characterized by the hydroxyl functional group $\text{(-OH)}$.

Nitriles are characterized by a $-\text{C}\equiv \text{N}$ functional group.