Interpretation:
A possible structural formula for a molecule with molecular formula C9H20O having sweet smell must be drawn. The general shape of the molecule needs to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Molecular formula C9H20O represents alcohols, ethers and
Generally, alcohols have sweet smell.
Answer to Problem 3E
Structural formula of C9H20O is given below.
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH
The molecule has zigzag shape.
Explanation of Solution
The molecular formula represents three classes of organic compounds which are alcohols aldehyde and ethers. Out of these three classes, alcohols generally have sweet smell which are linear in shape.
Thus, the possible structure will be as follows:
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