Chapter 6.13, Problem 37P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given compounds, the most stable compound should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

The stability of the alkene increases as the number of alkyl substituents bonded to $s{p}^2$ carbon increases.  Other hand the most stable alkene has lowest heat of generation.  The reason is they are already having low energy level.  When we hydrogenate an alkene to get alkane, thus alkane is more stable compared to alkene, therefore energy is released.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given compounds, the least stable compound should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

The stability of the alkene increases as the number of alkyl substituents bonded to $s{p}^2$ carbon increases.  Other hand the most stable alkene has lowest heat of generation.  The reason is they are already having low energy level.  When we hydrogenate an alkene to get alkane, thus alkane is more stable compared to alkene, therefore energy is released.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound which has smallest heat of hydrogenation should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

The stability of the alkene increases as the number of alkyl substituents bonded to $s{p}^2$ carbon increases.  Other hand the most stable alkene has lowest heat of generation.  The reason is they are already having low energy level.  When we hydrogenate an alkene to get alkane, thus alkane is more stable compared to alkene, therefore energy is released.