1. Write all of the structural formulas of the isomeric alcohols
with molecular composition .
Give each its proper systematic name. Classify them as primary,
secondary, or tertiary.
2. Outline a scheme for synthesizing a butanol from 1-butene.
What intermediate compound might be formed? Would the product be
1-butanol or 2-butanol, and what is the principle that tells you
which?
3. How many structural isomers are there of
that are ethers? What are their systematic names? What other kinds
of compounds in addition to ethers can be structural isomers of
?
4. Ethanol and dimethyl ether are isomers of .
From their molecular structures, explain the differences between
the two molecules in melting point, boiling point, vapour pressure
at room temperature, and solubility in water.
5. What compounds are obtained from subjecting 1-propanol
to moderate (i.e., nondestructive) oxidizing conditions? The intermediate
and final product in this reaction have quite different vapor pressures
at room temperature. Explain this in terms of molecular structure.
How could this help you to design experimental conditions to maximize
the yield of either intermediate or final product?
.
Give each its proper systematic name. Classify them as primary,
secondary, or tertiary.
that are ethers? What are their systematic names? What other kinds
of compounds in addition to ethers can be structural isomers of
.
From their molecular structures, explain the differences between
the two molecules in melting point, boiling point, vapour pressure
at room temperature, and solubility in water.
