Table of contents

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

12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

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12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

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Problem 2d

Textbook Question

Identify each of the following as a formula of an organic or inorganic compound. For an organic compound, indicate if represented as molecular formula, expanded, or condensed structural formula:
d.

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Step 1: Analyze the structural formula provided in the image. The formula shows a central carbon atom (C) bonded to four hydrogen atoms (H) and one sulfur atom (S). This arrangement indicates the presence of covalent bonds between these atoms.

Step 2: Determine if the compound is organic or inorganic. Organic compounds are primarily composed of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or other nonmetals. Since this structure contains carbon bonded to hydrogen and sulfur, it is classified as an organic compound.

Step 3: Identify the type of formula represented. The image shows the arrangement of atoms and bonds explicitly, which is characteristic of an expanded structural formula. Expanded structural formulas display all atoms and bonds in the molecule.

Step 4: Consider the functional group present. The sulfur atom bonded to the carbon suggests the presence of a thiol group (-SH), which is a common functional group in organic chemistry.

Step 5: Summarize the classification. The compound is an organic compound represented as an expanded structural formula, and it contains a thiol functional group.

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Key Concepts

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

Organic Compounds

Organic compounds are primarily composed of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements. They are characterized by the presence of carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds. The structure shown in the image represents an organic compound due to the carbon atom's bonding with hydrogen and sulfur, indicating its organic nature.

Structural Formulas

Structural formulas depict the arrangement of atoms within a molecule, showing how atoms are connected. The image illustrates a condensed structural formula, where the carbon atom is central, bonded to four hydrogen atoms and one sulfur atom. This representation helps visualize the molecular structure and connectivity of the compound.

Molecular vs. Expanded Formulas

Molecular formulas provide the number of each type of atom in a compound, while expanded formulas show all bonds explicitly. The image does not provide a molecular formula but rather a condensed structural formula, which is a simplified version of an expanded formula, indicating the connectivity without showing all individual bonds.

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Identify each of the following as a formula of an organic or inorganic compound. For an organic compound, indicate if represented as molecular formula, expanded, or condensed structural formula:d.

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