🧬 Organic Chemistry
Bonds, isomerism, alkanes, alkenes, aromatics, alkyl halides, oxygenated compounds, acids, amines, biomolecules and polymers. Theory, examples, and solved exercises.
Complete Theory
Worked Examples
Example 1Nomenclature of 3-methylhexane
Example 2Boiling Point of C₅H₁₂ Isomers
Exercises with Solutions
Exercise 1IUPAC nomenclatureMedium
📋 Problem to solve
Assign the IUPAC name to the compound CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃.
📌 Given data
CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃
Exercise 2Physical propertiesMedium
📋 Problem to solve
Arrange in order of increasing boiling point: pentane, 2-methylbutane, hexane, 2,2-dimethylpropane.
📌 Given data
C₅H₁₂ (pentane)C₅H₁₂ (2-methylbutane)C₆H₁₄ (hexane)C₅H₁₂ (2,2-dimethylpropane)
Exercise 3Cyclohexane conformationsHard
📋 Problem to solve
For methylcyclohexane, determine the most stable conformation between chair and boat. Compare the stability of the axial and equatorial positions of the methyl group.
📌 Given data
Methylcyclohexane: cyclohexane with CH₃ on C₁
Exercise 4Radical halogenationVery Hard
📋 Problem to solve
Consider the chlorination and bromination of 2-methylbutane. Predict the main product in each case and explain the difference in selectivity.
📌 Given data
2-methylbutane: CH₃CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃
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