QuestionIdentify the compound classes for the formula . Check all that apply: carboxylic acid, alcohol, phenol, amide, ether, ester.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The molecular formula of the compound is . The possible functional groups are carboxylic acid, alcohol, phenol, amide, ether, ester
STEP 2
First, let's consider the functional group of carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids have the general formula . If we convert this to a more general form, it becomes .
STEP 3
Comparing the general formula of carboxylic acid with the given molecular formula, we can see that they match. Therefore, the compound could belong to the carboxylic acid class.
STEP 4
Next, let's consider the functional group of alcohol. Alcohols have the general formula . If we convert this to a more general form, it becomes .
STEP 5
Comparing the general formula of alcohol with the given molecular formula, we can see that they do not match. Therefore, the compound could not belong to the alcohol class.
STEP 6
Next, let's consider the functional group of phenol. Phenols have the general formula . If we convert this to a more general form, it becomes .
STEP 7
Comparing the general formula of phenol with the given molecular formula, we can see that they do not match. Therefore, the compound could not belong to the phenol class.
STEP 8
Next, let's consider the functional group of amide. Amides have the general formula . If we convert this to a more general form, it becomes .
STEP 9
Comparing the general formula of amide with the given molecular formula, we can see that they do not match. Therefore, the compound could not belong to the amide class.
STEP 10
Next, let's consider the functional group of ether.thers have the general formula . If we convert this to a more general form, it becomes .
STEP 11
Comparing the general formula of ether with the given molecular formula, we can see that they do not match. Therefore, the compound could not belong to the ether class.
STEP 12
Finally, let's consider the functional group of ester. Esters have the general formula . If we convert this to a more general form, it becomes .
STEP 13
Comparing the general formula of ester with the given molecular formula, we can see that they match. Therefore, the compound could belong to the ester class.
The compound with the molecular formula could belong to the carboxylic acid class and the ester class.
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