Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: Paula Y. Bruice
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Chapter 9, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of DDE is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Compounds in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms are called alkyl halides.

These alkyl halides usually undergo substitution or addition reactions.

The electronegative atom is replaced by another atoms or group are referred as substitution reactions.

The electronegative atom is eliminated along with a hydrogen from adjacent carbon is called elimination reactions.

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Answer to Problem 1P

The structure of DDE is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

Explanation of Solution

DDE (dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) is a chemical compound forms as a result of loss of hydrogen chloride from DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane).

The general reaction can be represented as:

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2

Conclusion

The structure of DDE was drawn.

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