Textbook Question
Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following compounds:
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12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Condensed Formula
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Write a condensed formula for the given structure.
A
CH3CH(CH3)CH(NH2)CH3
B
C5H13N
C
CH3CH(CH2)CH3(NH2)CH3
D
(CH)2(CH3)3NH2
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the longest carbon chain in the structure. In this case, the longest chain consists of four carbon atoms.
Determine the substituents attached to the main chain. Here, there is a methyl group (CH3) attached to the second carbon and an amino group (NH2) attached to the third carbon.
Write the condensed formula starting with the main chain. The main chain is butane, which is represented as CH3CH2CH2CH3.
Incorporate the substituents into the condensed formula. The methyl group is attached to the second carbon, and the amino group is attached to the third carbon, resulting in CH3CH(CH3)CH(NH2)CH3.
Verify the condensed formula by counting the total number of each type of atom. Ensure that the formula matches the structure, which should be C5H13N.
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