Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781285869759
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.11P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of sodium benzoate should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

It’s a sodium salt of benzoic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of lithium acetate should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

It’s a lithium salt of acetic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of ammonium acetate must be written.

Concept Introduction:

Ammonium acetate is a salt of weak acid and weak base. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of disodium adepate should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Adipic acid is hexanedioic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of sodium salicylate should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Salicylic acid is the 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation:

The structural formula of calcium butanoate should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Butanoic acid is a carboxylic acid with four unbranched carbons. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.

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Chapter 18 Solutions

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.11PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.12PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.13PCh. 18 - 18-14 Answer true or false. (a) Carboxylic acids...Ch. 18 - 18-15 Draw a structural formula for the dimer...Ch. 18 - 18-16 Propanedioic (malonic) acid forms an...Ch. 18 - 18-17 Hexanoic (caproic) acid has a solubility in...Ch. 18 - 18-18 Propanoic acid and methyl acetate are...Ch. 18 - 18-19 The following compounds have approximately...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.20PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.21PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.22PCh. 18 - 18-23 Characterize the structural features...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.24PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.25PCh. 18 - 18-26 Answer true or false. (a) Carboxylic acids...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.27PCh. 18 - 18-28 Arrange these compounds in order of...Ch. 18 - 18-29 Complete the equations for these acid—base...Ch. 18 - 18-30 Complete the equations for these acid-base...Ch. 18 - 18-31 Formic acid is one of the components...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.32PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.33PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.34PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.35PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.36PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.37PCh. 18 - 18-38 Which is the stronger base: CH3CH2NH2 or...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.39PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.40PCh. 18 - 18-41 Complete these examples of Fischer...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.42PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.43PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.44PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.45PCh. 18 - 18-46 Procaine (its hydrochloride salt is marketed...Ch. 18 - 18-47 Methylparaben and propylparaben are used as...Ch. 18 - 18-48 4-Aminobenzoic acid is prepared from benzoic...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.49PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.50PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.51PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.52PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.53PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.54PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.55P
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