Textbook Question
The boiling point of propanol is 97 °C ,much higher than that of either ethanethiol (37 °C) or chloroethane (13 °C) , even though all three compounds have similar MWs. Explain.
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14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur
Naming Alcohols
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Which structure represents 2-bromo-2,3-dichloro-1-heptanol?
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Identify the parent chain: The name '1-heptanol' indicates that the parent chain is heptane, which consists of 7 carbon atoms. The '1' indicates that the alcohol group (-OH) is attached to the first carbon.
Locate the alcohol group: In the correct structure, the -OH group should be attached to the first carbon of the heptane chain.
Identify the position of the bromine atom: The name '2-bromo' indicates that the bromine atom is attached to the second carbon of the chain.
Identify the positions of the chlorine atoms: The name '2,3-dichloro' indicates that one chlorine atom is attached to the second carbon and another chlorine atom is attached to the third carbon.
Match the structure to the name: Compare the structures provided with the criteria above to find the one that matches the description of 2-bromo-2,3-dichloro-1-heptanol.
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