Question

Draw structural formula for each of the following compounds :
(a) isomer of n-butane, (b) vinegar,
(c) 2-propanol (d) ethanal,
(e) acetone (f) diethyl ether
What is used to describe these compounds taken together ?

Answer 1

(a) Ethane:
H H
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H-C - C- H
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H H
(b) Vinegar

H O
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H- C- C
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H O-H

(c) Marsh gas


H
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H -C- H
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H
(d)
H O
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H-C -C
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H H

(e)
O
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C
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$H_{3}C$ $C{H}_3$

(f) $C{H}_3$-$C{H}_2$-O-$C{H}_2$-$C{H}_3$

These compounds are called organic compounds.