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Ch.11 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons
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Capitolo 11, Problema 55b

Draw the condensed structural or line-angle formula if cyclic, for each of the following:
b. 1,1-dibromo-2-pentyne

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Identify the parent chain: The name '2-pentyne' indicates that the parent chain is a five-carbon alkyne with a triple bond starting at carbon 2.
Add substituents: The prefix '1,1-dibromo' indicates that there are two bromine atoms attached to the first carbon of the parent chain.
Draw the structure: Start by sketching the five-carbon chain with a triple bond between carbons 2 and 3. Then, attach two bromine atoms to the first carbon.
Convert to the condensed structural formula: Write the structure in a condensed form, grouping atoms attached to each carbon. For example, the first carbon will have two bromine atoms and one hydrogen.
If needed, draw the line-angle formula: Represent the carbon chain as a zigzag line, with the triple bond shown as three parallel lines between carbons 2 and 3. Add the bromine atoms explicitly at the first carbon.

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