Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Write the structure for each of the following carboxylic acids.

Write the structure for each of the following carboxylic acids. a. 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid b. 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid

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Q: Compare the boiling points of esters to those of aldehydes or ketones

Compare the boiling points of esters to those of aldehydes or ketones of similar molar mass.

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Q: An unknown has been determined to be one of the following three

An unknown has been determined to be one of the following three compounds: The unknown is fairly soluble in water and produces a silver mirror when treated with the silver ammonia complex. A red pre...

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Q: Draw condensed formulas for each of the following compounds: a

Draw condensed formulas for each of the following compounds: a. Ethyl m-nitrobenzoate b. Isopropyl acetate c. Methyl butyrate

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Q: Use the IUPAC Nomenclature System to name each of the following:

Use the IUPAC Nomenclature System to name each of the following: a. b. c.

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Q: Why is preparation of an ester referred to as a condensation reaction

Why is preparation of an ester referred to as a condensation reaction?

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Q: Write a general reaction showing the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of an

Write a general reaction showing the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester.

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Q: Why is the salt of a carboxylic acid produced in a base

Why is the salt of a carboxylic acid produced in a base-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester?

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Q: Complete each of the following reactions by supplying the missing portion indicated

Complete each of the following reactions by supplying the missing portion indicated with a question mark: a. b. c. d.

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Q: An alcohol can be oxidized to produce an aldehyde or a ketone

An alcohol can be oxidized to produce an aldehyde or a ketone. What aldehyde or ketone is produced by the oxidation of each of the following alcohols? a. 3-Pentanol b. 2-Methyl-2-butanol

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