Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for the compound hexanoic acid is to be written.
Concept introduction:
The characteristic
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for the compound
Concept introduction:
The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.
(c)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for the compound
Concept introduction:
The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.
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