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Ch. 5 - Alkenes: Structure, Nomenclature, and an Introduction to Reactivity • Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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모든 교과서Bruice 8th EditionCh. 5 - Alkenes: Structure, Nomenclature, and an Introduction to Reactivity • Thermodynamics and Kinetics문제 25a,b
5장, 문제 25a,b

How many different alkenes can be hydrogenated to form
a. butane?
b. 3-methylpentane?

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Identify the molecular formula of the target alkane. For butane, the molecular formula is C₄H₁₀, and for 3-methylpentane, the molecular formula is C₆H₁₄.
Recall that alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one double bond. Hydrogenation of an alkene adds H₂ across the double bond, converting it into a saturated alkane.
For part (a), determine all possible alkenes with the molecular formula C₄H₈. Consider different structural isomers, including straight-chain and branched alkenes, as well as positional isomers of the double bond.
For part (b), determine all possible alkenes with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂ that can be hydrogenated to form 3-methylpentane. Focus on structural isomers where the double bond is positioned in a way that hydrogenation results in the correct branching pattern of 3-methylpentane.
Count the total number of unique alkenes for each part, ensuring that stereoisomers (cis/trans or E/Z) are also considered where applicable, as they represent distinct alkenes.

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Alkenes

Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). They are unsaturated compounds, meaning they have fewer hydrogen atoms than alkanes, which are saturated. The presence of the double bond allows alkenes to undergo various chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, where hydrogen is added across the double bond to form alkanes.
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Alkene Metathesis Concept 1

Hydrogenation

Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction that involves the addition of hydrogen (H2) to an unsaturated compound, such as an alkene, to convert it into a saturated compound, typically an alkane. This reaction is often facilitated by catalysts, such as platinum, palladium, or nickel, and is significant in organic chemistry for modifying the structure and properties of organic molecules.
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The definition of hydrogenation.

Structural Isomers

Structural isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms. In the context of alkenes, different structural isomers can lead to various alkenes that can be hydrogenated to yield the same alkane. Understanding structural isomerism is crucial for determining how many distinct alkenes can produce a specific alkane upon hydrogenation.
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What is a constitutional isomer?
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The same alkane is obtained from the catalytic hydrogenation of both alkene A and alkene B. The heat of hydrogenation of alkene A is 29.8 kcal/mol, and the heat of hydrogenation of alkene B is 31.4 kcal/mol. Which alkene is more stable?

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a. For a reaction with ∆H° = -12 kcal/mol and ∆S° = 0.01 kcal mol-1 K-1, calculate the ∆G° and the equilibrium constant at:

1. 30 °C and 2. 150 °C.

b. How does ∆G° change as T increases?

c. How does Keq change as T increases?

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Convert the following perspective formulas to Fischer projections.

(c)

(d)

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What alkene would you start with if you wanted to synthesize

b. ethylcyclopentane?

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What alkene would you start with if you wanted to synthesize

a. pentane?

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Rank the following compounds from most stable to least stable:

trans-3-hexene, cis-3-hexene, cis-2,5-dimethyl-3-hexene, (Z)-3,4-dimethyl-3-hexene

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