Chapter U2.12, Problem 4E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

If a molecule has 6-carbon ring then the smell of the molecule needs to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Smell of a molecule depends on the three dimensional spatial arrangements of atoms and functional groups.

Answer to Problem 4E

A molecule has 6 carbon ring structure. The information is not sufficient enough to predict the smell.

Explanation of Solution

To predict the smell of a six membered ring compound the structural formula is the required so that the arrangements of atoms and functional groups present can be identified.. If the ring structure is aromatic then there will be characteristic smell. If it is non-aromatic there might not be any smell. So to predict the smell of the six membered ring compound, more information is required.

Conclusion

More information of the six membered ring compound is required.