Question

Provide structures or names for the molecules below. a) trans 2,3-epoxy-3-methylpentane c) 5-methyl-4-hexen-3-ol

Answer 1

a) trans 2,3-epoxy-3-methylpentane

CH2 少

Note :-

In trans isomer bulky or identical groups (or atoms) lie on opposite side of each other.

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b)  

1-ethoxy-1-methylpropane

Note :-

According to IUPAC system, ethers are considered as derivatives of hydrocarbons in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by -OR or -OAr group.

In mixed ethers, the alkyl group containing larger carbon chain is considered as parent alkane.

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c) 3-methyl-hexen-3-ol

он сиз CH₃ - CH₂ - CH – CH=C - CH₃

Note :-

Here alcohol (-OH group) is the principal functional group.

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