Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The statement which best describes the given molecule needs to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Compounds have chemical and physical properties which help us to identify them. A physical property is a characteristic which can be predicted by physically examining the substance.
Answer to Problem 5STP
(D) The name of the compound will most likely end with “-one”.
Explanation of Solution
The molecular formula of the given compound is C10H18O. The functional group is a
The shape of the C atoms is not linear but tetrahedral because they form 4 bonds each with other atoms.
Due to the presence of ketone group, the name of the compound will most likely end with “-one”.
So, the correct answer is (D) the name of the compound will most likely end with “-one”.
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