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Chapter 4: Q4.2-1CC (page 62)

(a) Draw a structural formula for C2H4.

(b) Draw the trans isomer of C2H2Cl2.

Short Answer

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The structural formula shows the arrangement of atoms in a compound molecule, drawing from its molecular formula.

Trans isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae in which the same atoms are on the opposite side.

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01

Introduction to structural formula and trans isomers

The structural formula shows the arrangement of atoms in a compound molecule, drawing from its molecular formula.

Trans isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae in which the same atoms are on the opposite side.

02

Carbon binds another atom by covalent bonding

The carbon atom can share four electrons with the other atoms to complete its octet. It usually binds to another carbon atom through a covalent double bond structure.

A sharing of two electrons is indicated by a straight line in the structure. So, the presence of two double bonds will contain electrons equal to four single bonds.

03

Drawing the structures from given molecular formulae

a. C2H4: The two carbon atoms bind to each other by a double bond. Hydrogen atoms fill the remaining free ends.

b. C2H2Cl2: Two carbon atoms bind by double bonds. Two chlorine atoms get attached to two carbon atoms on the trans side (opposite to each other). Hydrogen atoms fill the free ends.

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Visualize the structural formula of each of the following hydrocarbons. Which hydrocarbon has a double bond in its carbon skeleton?

(A) C3H8

(B) C2H6

(C) C2H4

(D) C2H2

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(b) Looking at the molecular formula in the table, how many moles of each element would be needed to make \({\bf{1}}.{\bf{0}}\) mole of glycine?

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See Figure 4.2. Miller carried out a control experiment without discharging sparks and found no organic compounds. What might explain this result?
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