Log out Go to App
Go to App

Learning Materials

Features

Discover

Chapter 17: Problem 132

An organic compound has the formula \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) and it possesses three \(\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\) double bonds. Draw it.

Short Answer

Expert verified
The organic compound with the formula \(\mathrm{C}_6\mathrm{H}_6\) and three carbon-carbon double bonds is benzene. Its structure can be drawn as: \( \begin{array}{c} \mathrm{H} \phantom{-} \\ | \phantom{-} \\ \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} \\[-9pt] | \phantom{-} \\ \mathrm{H} \phantom{-} \end{array} \)

Step by step solution

01

Draw a chain of six carbons

Start by drawing a straight chain of six carbon atoms bonded to each other in a line. \( \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} \)
02

Add the three carbon-carbon double bonds

To add the three carbon-carbon double bonds, we will convert three of the existing single bonds between adjacent carbons into double bonds. Adding double bonds in an alternating fashion allows for all carbon atoms to participate in double bonding. \( \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} \)
03

Attach the hydrogen atoms

To complete the structure of the organic compound, we need to attach the six hydrogen atoms. Each carbon atom should have a total of four bonds (sum of single and double bonds). Here's the final structure: \( \begin{array}{c} \mathrm{H} \phantom{-} \\ | \phantom{-} \\ \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} - \mathrm{C} = \mathrm{C} \\[-9pt] | \phantom{-} \\ \mathrm{H} \phantom{-} \end{array} \) Our final result is the structure of benzene, which is an organic compound with the empirical formula \(\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{6}\) and three carbon-carbon double bonds.

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Start your free trial

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with Vaia!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

Draw the structural formulas for 1-chloropropane, 1-propanol, 1-aminopropane, 2-propanone, propanoic acid, and propanal. Then label each molecule indicating the type of functionalized hydrocarbon it is (alcohol, ketone, aldehyde, and so on).

Explain how hydrocarbons containing an \(\mathrm{NH}_{2}\) group are named.

Give the molecular formula and line drawing for: (a) propene (b) 1 -octene (c) hexane (d) 2 -butyne (e) 1 -butyne (f) 2,3 -dimethylbutane

A hydrocarbon molecule consists of a chain of four carbon atoms. In this chain there are one \(\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\) double bond and two \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\) single bonds. What is the molecular formula? Draw a possible structure.

Diethylamine is a secondary amine having the formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{11} \mathrm{~N}\). Draw a dot diagram for this compound.
See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

Nuclear Chemistry

Read Explanation

Physical Chemistry

Read Explanation

Inorganic Chemistry

Read Explanation

Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Read Explanation

Chemical Analysis

Read Explanation

Chemical Reactions

Read Explanation
View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Sign-up for free