
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 2-methylhept-2-ene should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as an alkene.
Rules of drawing structures of
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 5-butyl-6-isopropyldec-5-ene should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as an alkene.
Rules of drawing structures of alkenes are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(c)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 1-butylcyclopent-1-ene should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as an alkene.
The compounds in which a series of atoms are connected to form a ring is known as cyclic compound whereas the compounds which are open-chain compounds and their atoms don't form a ring is known as acyclic compounds.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(d)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of but-3-enylcyclopentane should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as
The compounds in which series of atoms are connected to form a ring is known as cyclic compound whereas the compounds which are open-chain compounds and their atoms don't form a ring is known as acyclic compounds.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(e)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of (2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclohexane should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds in which series of atoms are connected to form a ring is known as cyclic compound whereas the compounds which are open-chain compounds and their atoms don't form a ring is known as acyclic compounds.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(f)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of nona-1,8-diene should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as an alkene.
Rules of drawing structures of alkenes are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(g)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of non-4-yne should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more triple bonds in the structure is known as alkyne.
Rules of drawing structures of
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(h)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of octa-1,3,5,7-tetrayne should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more triple bonds in the structure is known as alkyne.
Rules of drawing structures of alkynes are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(i)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 2,2-dibromo-6-methylheptane should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds in which hydrogen atoms of an alkane is replaced by halogen is known as
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(j)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 2-bromo-4-ethyl-2-methyloctane should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds in which hydrogen atoms of an alkane is replaced by halogen is known as alkyl halide.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(k)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 1-chloro-2-(chloromethyl)cyclohexaneshould be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds in which hydrogen atoms of an alkane is replaced by halogen is known as an alkyl halide.
The compounds in which a series of atoms are connected to form a ring is known as cyclic compound whereas the compounds which are open-chain compounds and their atoms don't form a ring is known as acyclic compounds.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(l)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of 4-(1-fluoropropan-2-yl)heptane should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds in which hydrogen atoms of an alkane is replaced by halogen is known as an alkyl halide.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(m)
Interpretation:
The structure of 3-propylhexan-2-ol should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds consist of hydroxyl group (-OH) are known as alcohol.
Rules of drawing structures of alcohols are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and
functional groups , locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(n)
Interpretation:
The structure of 3-isopropylpentane-1,4-
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds consist of a hydroxyl group (-OH) are known as alcohol.
Rules of drawing structures of alcohols are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(o)
Interpretation:
The structure of 1,1,1-trifluoropentan-2-ol should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbon is known as alkane having general molecular formula
The compounds in which hydrogen atoms of an alkane is replaced by halogen is known as an alkyl halide.
The compounds consist of a hydroxyl group (-OH) are known as alcohol.
Rules of drawing structures of alcohols are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(p)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of cyclohexa-2,4-dienol should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as alkene.
The compounds in which a series of atoms are connected to form a ring is known as cyclic compound whereas the compounds which are open-chain compounds and their atoms don't form a ring is known as acyclic compounds.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(q)
Interpretation:
The structure of 2-propoxypentane should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon
The compounds consist of one oxygen atom which is linked with two alkyl or aryl groups is known as ether. The general formula is
Rules of drawing structures of ethers are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(r)
Interpretation:
The structure of diisopropyl ether should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon
The compounds consist of one oxygen atom which is linked with two alkyl or aryl groups is known as ether. The general formula is
Rules of drawing structures of ethers are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(s)
Interpretation:
The structure of 1-sec-butoxyhexane should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon
The compounds consist of one oxygen atom which is linked with two alkyl or aryl groups is known as ether. The general formula is
Rules of drawing structures of ethers are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(t)
Interpretation:
The structure of 2-methyl-1-propoxyprop-1-ene should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as an alkene.
The compounds consist of one oxygen atom which is linked with two alkyl or aryl groups is known as ether. The general formula is
Rules of drawing structures of ethers are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(u)
Interpretation:
The structure of octan-1-amine should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The compounds consist of one nitrogen atom which is linked with three alkyl or aryl groups or hydrogen atoms is known as an amine.
Rules of drawing structures of
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(v)
Interpretation:
The structure of N-methylbutan-1-amine should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The compounds consist of one nitrogen atom which is linked with three alkyl or aryl groups or hydrogen atoms is known as an amine.
Rules of drawing structures of amines are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(w)
Interpretation:
The structure of N,3,4-trimethylhexan-2-amine should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The compounds consist of one nitrogen atom which is linked with three alkyl or aryl groups or hydrogen atoms is known as an amine.
Rules of drawing structures of amines are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(x)
Interpretation:
The structure of 1,1-diamino-2-methylpropane should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The compounds consist of one nitrogen atom which is linked with three alkyl or aryl groups or hydrogen atoms is known as an amine.
Rules of drawing structures of amines are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).
(y)
Interpretation:
The structure of 6-amino-5-chloro-cyclohex-2-enol should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The compounds consist of one nitrogen atom which is linked with three alkyl or aryl groups or hydrogen atoms is known as an amine.
The unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains one or more double bonds in the structure is known as an alkene.
The compounds in which series of atoms are connected to form a ring is known as cyclic compound whereas the compounds which are open-chain compounds and their atoms don't form a ring is known as acyclic compounds.
Rules of drawing structures of organic compounds are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs)
(z)
Interpretation:
The structure of 3-amino-2,2-dimethylpentane should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Compounds consist of carbon and hydrogen is known as hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are classified as a saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
The compounds consist of one nitrogen atom which is linked with three alkyl or aryl groups or hydrogen atoms is known as an amine.
Rules of drawing structures of amines are:
- First, identify the base name, and then draw the straight chain of carbon atoms according to the base name.
- After that according to the given position of the substituents and functional groups, locate them on carbon atoms (replacement of hydrogen atom occurs).

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