Fundamentals of organic chemistry (2) questions

Assignment: Questions on Topic 10.1 : Fundamentals of organic chemistry (2)

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State the condensed structural formulas, together with their IUPAC names, for all the structural isomers of C6H14.

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Models showing the structural formulas of two compounds A and B, both with a similar molar mass (74 and 72 g mol−1 respectively), are shown below:

i.  Identify the functional groups contained in compounds A and B.

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ii. State the IUPAC names for compounds A and B.

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iii. Deduce which of the two compounds, A or B, will have the higher boiling point and which will be more soluble in water. Explain your deduction.

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(a) State the IUPAC names of the following three alcohols:

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(b) Classify these three alcohols in terms of primary, secondary or tertiary.

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Identify the functional groups present in:



i. Tyrosine  and   ii. Aspirin

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