Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Why do hydrocarbons have lower boiling points than aldehydes or ketones of

Why do hydrocarbons have lower boiling points than aldehydes or ketones of comparable molar mass?

Q: What is the role of octanoic acid in the control of appetite

What is the role of octanoic acid in the control of appetite?

Q: Arrange the three alcohols in each of the following sets in order

Arrange the three alcohols in each of the following sets in order of increasing solubility in water: a. b. Pentyl alcohol 1-Hexanol Ethylene glycol

Q: Propionic acid is a liquid fatty acid found in sweat and milk

Propionic acid is a liquid fatty acid found in sweat and milk products. It is a bacterial fermentation product that gives the tangy flavor to Swiss cheese. What is the IUPAC name of propionic acid? CH...

Q: Write the condensed formula and the line formula for each of the

Write the condensed formula and the line formula for each of the following carboxylic acids: a. 2,3-Dibromocycloheptanecarboxylic acid b. 2-Butenoic acid c. 2,4,5-Trimethyloctanoic acid

Q: Write the general structure of an aldehyde, a ketone, a

Write the general structure of an aldehyde, a ketone, a carboxylic acid, and an ester. What similarities exist among these structures?

Q: Use IUPAC nomenclature to write the names for each of the following

Use IUPAC nomenclature to write the names for each of the following carboxylic acids: a. b. c.

Q: Which member in each of the following pairs would have a higher

Which member in each of the following pairs would have a higher boiling point?

Q: The primary structure of a protein known as histone H4, which

The primary structure of a protein known as histone H4, which tightly binds DNA, is identical in all mammals and differs by only one amino acid between the calf and pea seedlings. What does this extra...

Q: Provide the IUPAC name for each of the following aromatic carboxylic acids

Provide the IUPAC name for each of the following aromatic carboxylic acids. a. b. c.