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Chapter 22: Problem 16

16\. Classify each of the following as a carboxylic acid, ester, and/or alcohol. (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{3}-\mathrm{OH}\)

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Answer: The given compound is an alcohol.

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01

Identify the given compound's structure

The compound given is \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{3}-\mathrm{OH}\).
02

Identify the functional group(s) present in the compound

In this compound, there is an -OH group (hydroxyl group) present at the end of the carbon chain.
03

Compare the functional group to carboxylic acids, esters, and alcohols

Carboxylic acids have the functional group -COOH (carboxyl group). Esters have the functional group -COOR (where R represents an alkyl or aryl group). Alcohols have the functional group -OH (hydroxyl group).
04

Classify the compound

Since the compound has a hydroxyl group (-OH) and does not have a carboxyl group (-COOH) or ester group (-COOR), it can be classified as an alcohol. So, the given compound \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{3}-\mathrm{OH}\) is an alcohol.

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