Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305580350
Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.29P
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Structural formula of vitamin A has to be drawn showing the four isoprene units linked by head-to-tail and cross-linked at one point forming vitamin A.

Concept Introduction:

Terpenes are made by joining five-carbon units, usually in a head to tail-fashion.

Isoprene unit:

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 5, Problem 5.29P , additional homework tip  1

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 5, Problem 5.29P , additional homework tip  2

Branched end of isoprene – Head

Unbranched end of isoprene - Tail

Cross-link is a type of bond that links polymer chains with one another via covalent bond.

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