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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Carboxylic Acid Reactions

GOB Chemistry

16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Carboxylic Acid Reactions

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Problem 62b

Textbook Question

Draw the condensed structural or line-angle formulas for the products of the following:
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Identify the type of reaction occurring in the problem. For example, determine if it is an addition, substitution, elimination, or oxidation-reduction reaction. This will guide how the reactants transform into products.

Analyze the structure of the reactants provided in the image. Break down the functional groups and bonds present to understand how they might interact during the reaction.

Apply the reaction mechanism to predict the products. For instance, if it is an addition reaction, identify where new bonds will form, and if it is a substitution reaction, determine which group will be replaced.

Draw the condensed structural formula for the products. This involves writing the molecular structure in a compact form, showing all atoms and their connectivity without explicitly drawing all bonds.

Alternatively, if a line-angle formula is required, represent the products using zigzag lines where each vertex represents a carbon atom, and hydrogens are implied unless attached to a functional group.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

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 bonded, making it easier to visualize the structure of organic molecules. For example, in ethanol, the condensed formula is CH3CH2OH, indicating the presence of a hydroxyl group.

Line-Angle Formula

The line-angle formula, also known as the skeletal formula, is a simplified representation of organic molecules where vertices represent carbon atoms and lines represent bonds. This method omits hydrogen atoms attached to carbons, making it easier to visualize complex structures. For instance, a straight chain of five carbon atoms would be represented as a zigzag line, with each vertex corresponding to a carbon atom.

Chemical Products

Chemical products refer to the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction. In organic chemistry, understanding the products of a reaction is crucial for predicting the outcome and determining the structure of the resulting compounds. The products can vary based on the reactants and conditions, and drawing their structures helps in analyzing their properties and potential applications.