Skip to main content
Ch.12 Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones
Timberlake - Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 14th Edition
Timberlake14th EditionChemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryISBN: 9781292472249Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 12, Problema 3c

Draw the condensed structural formula, or line-angle formula if cyclic, for each of the following:
c. 2-methyl-2-butanol

Guida verificata passo dopo passo
1
Step 1: Understand the name of the compound. The name '2-methyl-2-butanol' provides key information: 'butanol' indicates a four-carbon chain with an -OH (alcohol) group, and '2-methyl' indicates a methyl (-CH₃) group attached to the second carbon of the main chain.
Step 2: Draw the main chain. Start with a straight chain of four carbons (butane). Label the carbons as C1, C2, C3, and C4 for clarity.
Step 3: Place the -OH group. The '2-butanol' part of the name tells us that the hydroxyl (-OH) group is attached to the second carbon (C2) of the main chain.
Step 4: Add the methyl group. The '2-methyl' part of the name indicates that a methyl group (-CH₃) is also attached to the second carbon (C2) of the main chain.
Step 5: Complete the structure by adding hydrogen atoms to satisfy the valency of each carbon atom (each carbon should form four bonds). Write the condensed structural formula as CH₃C(CH₃)(OH)CH₂CH₃ or draw the line-angle formula if cyclic.

Risposta video verificata per un problema simile:

Questa soluzione video è stata consigliata dai nostri tutor come utile per risolvere questo problema.

Concetti chiave

Ecco i concetti essenziali che devi comprendere per rispondere correttamente alla domanda.

Condensed Structural Formula

A condensed structural formula is a way of representing a chemical compound that shows the arrangement of atoms and the connectivity between them without depicting all the bonds explicitly. It typically groups atoms together to indicate how they are connected, making it easier to visualize the structure of organic molecules. For example, in 2-methyl-2-butanol, the condensed formula would highlight the branching and functional groups in a compact form.
Video consigliato:
Percorso guidato
1:53
Condensed Formula Concept 1

Line-Angle Formula

The line-angle formula, also known as the skeletal formula, is a shorthand representation of organic molecules where vertices represent carbon atoms and lines represent bonds. This method simplifies the drawing of complex structures, especially cyclic compounds, by omitting hydrogen atoms attached to carbons. For cyclic compounds, this formula effectively conveys the cyclic nature and connectivity of the molecule without clutter.
Video consigliato:
Percorso guidato
01:24
Bond Angles (Simplified) Concept 1

Isomerism

Isomerism refers to the phenomenon where two or more compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements or spatial orientations. In the case of 2-methyl-2-butanol, understanding isomerism is crucial as it can exist in different forms, affecting its chemical properties and reactivity. Recognizing the specific isomer is essential for accurately drawing its structural representation.
Video consigliato:
Percorso guidato
1:26
Glycolysis Concept 5