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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
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11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
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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

17. Amines

Naming Amines

GOB Chemistry

17. Amines

Naming Amines

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Problem 3d

Textbook Question

Draw structures corresponding to the following names:
d. 4-Amino-2-butanol

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Step 1: Understand the IUPAC naming conventions. The name '4-Amino-2-butanol' indicates a four-carbon chain (butane backbone) with specific functional groups attached. The suffix '-ol' indicates the presence of an alcohol (-OH) group, and the prefix '4-Amino-' indicates an amino group (-NH₂) attached to the fourth carbon.

Step 2: Draw the main carbon chain. Start by sketching a straight chain of four carbon atoms (C1, C2, C3, C4) to represent the butane backbone.

Step 3: Place the alcohol group (-OH) on the second carbon. This is specified by the '2-' in the name. Attach the -OH group to the second carbon atom in the chain.

Step 4: Place the amino group (-NH₂) on the fourth carbon. The '4-Amino-' prefix specifies that the amino group is attached to the fourth carbon atom in the chain.

Step 5: Add hydrogen atoms to complete the structure. Ensure that each carbon atom has four bonds in total. Double-check the structure to confirm that it matches the name '4-Amino-2-butanol'.

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Key Concepts

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

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In the case of 4-Amino-2-butanol, the amino group (-NH2) and the hydroxyl group (-OH) are key functional groups that influence the compound's reactivity and properties.

IUPAC Nomenclature

IUPAC nomenclature is a systematic method of naming chemical compounds established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Understanding the rules of IUPAC nomenclature is essential for interpreting the name '4-Amino-2-butanol,' which indicates the structure, including the position of the amino and hydroxyl groups on the butanol backbone.

Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry is the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and how this affects their chemical behavior. For 4-Amino-2-butanol, stereochemistry is important because the presence of a chiral center can lead to different enantiomers, which may have distinct biological activities and properties.

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