Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Problems - Page 20: Problem 1-10 d

Answer

The molecular formula is $C_5H_{10}O$. For the lewis structure: Draw a carbon wherever two lines meet and, a line begins and ends. And then add the number of hydrogens so that each carbon has four bonds.

Work Step by Step

1) Draw a carbon wherever two lines meet and, a line begins and ends. 2) Draw O where O is given and two lone pairs on O. 3) Then add the number of hydrogens so that each carbon has four bonds. 4) Count the number of C, H and O. In this structure there are 5 Carbons, 10 hydrogens and 1 Oxygen. Thus, the molecular formula is $C_5H_{10}O$.
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