Convert the following structural formulae to bond-line formulae: (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\), (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{Cl}\) (c) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{COOCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (e)

Short Answer

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(a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) corresponds to \(\mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH})-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) in bond-line formula. (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{Cl}\) corresponds to \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\mathrm{Cl}\) surrounded by three \(\mathrm{CH}_3\) groups in bond-line formula. (c) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}\) corresponds to two \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) groups attached to a \(\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}\) group in bond-line formula. (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{COOCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) corresponds to \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) in bond-line formula.

Step by step solution

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- Analyze and Visualize the Structural Formula

Take one structural formula at a time and analyze it. A structural formula shows the layout of atoms in a molecule. The lines represent the chemical bonds between the atoms. Visualize this on a paper.
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- Build the Bond-line Formula

After visually analyzing the structural formula, it must be simplfied into a bond-line (skeletal) formula. Both ends of each line are carbon atoms. Add in any atoms that are not carbon or hydrogen.
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- Repeat the Process

Repeat the process for each structural formula provided.

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