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Chapter 24: Problem 81

Draw the condensed structural formulas for two different molecules with the formula \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}\).

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The condensed structural formulas for two different molecules with the formula C3H4O are: 1. Aldehyde: \(H_{2}C=CH-CHO\) 2. Propyne Alcohol: \(H-C\equiv C-CH_{2}OH\)

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01

Identify Functional Groups

First, let's identify the possible functional groups present in the molecules with the given molecular formula (C3H4O). The two main functional groups containing an oxygen atom are the alcohol and the carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone).
02

Draw Molecule 1: Aldehyde

The first molecule we'll draw is an aldehyde, which contains the carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydrogen atom attached to the carbonyl carbon (the carbon with the double bond to oxygen). The condensed structural formula for molecule 1 is: \(H_{2}C=CH-CHO\)
03

Draw Molecule 2: Propyne Alcohol

The second molecule we'll draw contains an alcohol group with an OH attached to a carbon atom, and a triple C-C bond in the hydrocarbon chain. This functional group is called propyne alcohol. The condensed structural formula for molecule 2 is: \(H-C\equiv C-CH_{2}OH\) These are two distinct molecules having the same molecular formula (C3H4O) but different structural formulas.

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