Organic Chemistry

  Conformational Analysis of Butane ** Now let us consider rotation about the C2—C3 bond of butane. The barriers to rotation about the C2—C3 bond in butane are larger than for rotation about the C—C bond in ethane, but still not large enough to prevent the rotations that lead to …

– In this subject, we will discuss the Sigma Bond and Bond Rotation – Two groups bonded by only a single bond can undergo rotation about that bond for each other: – The temporary molecular shapes that result from such a rotation are called conformations of the molecule. – Each possible structure …

– In this subject, we will discuss the Nomenclature of Cycloalkanes: Monocyclic, Bicyclic What are Cycloalkanes? – Saturated cyclic hydrocarbons are called cycloalkanes, or alicyclic (aliphatic cyclic) compounds, and have the general formula (CH2)n or CnH2n.  – Cycloalkanes are named by adding “cyclo” before the parent name of the alkane. – …

– In this subject, we will discuss the Nomenclature of Alkanes: Rules, IUPAC Name, Common Name What is Alkanes? – Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons; that is, they contain only carbon-carbon single bonds. – In this context, saturated means that each carbon has the maximum number of hydrogens bonded to it.  …

What is Alkanes? – Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons; that is, they contain only carbon-carbon single bonds. – In this context, saturated means that each carbon has the maximum number of hydrogens bonded to it. – We often refer to alkanes as aliphatic hydrocarbons because the physical properties of the higher …

– In this subject, we will discuss the Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry. Functional Groups – Carbon combines with other atoms (e.g., H, N, O, S, halogens) to form structural units called functional groups. – Functional groups are important for three reasons. – First, they are the units by which …