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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter 20

Organic Chemistry - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

02:19

Problem 1

What is meant by the term "unsaturated hydrocarbon"? What structural feature characterizes unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Sima Sarker
Sima Sarker
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02:57

Problem 2

The following are named incorrectly, but a correct structure can be made from the name given. Draw the following incorrectly named compounds and name them correctly.
a. 2 -ethyl- 3 -methyl- 5 -isopropyl hexane
b. 3-methyl-4-isopropylpentane
c. 2 -ethyl- 3 -butyne

Nicole Krahulik
Nicole Krahulik
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02:26

Problem 3

When propane undergoes dehydrogenation, what is the product? Name it and draw a structural formula.

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Vasu Makani
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02:03

Problem 4

How many different possible "tetramethylbenzenes" exist? Provide structural formulas and names for each.

Cheryl Glor
Cheryl Glor
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01:59

Problem 5

For the general formula $C_{6} \mathrm{H}_{14} \mathrm{O},$ draw the structures of three isomeric alcohols that illustrate primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.

Brittany Carnathan
Brittany Carnathan
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01:10

Problem 6

Differentiate between an addition polymer and a condensation polymer and provide an example of each. Do the same for copolymer and homopolymer.

Wilson Ma
Wilson Ma
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