Q.5. Question: Classify each OH group... [FREE SOLUTION]

91影视

Chapter 3: Q.5. (page 91)

Question: Classify each OH group and halogen in dexamethasone, a synthetic steroid, as $1^{0}$ , $2^{0}$ or $3^{0}$ .

Short Answer

Expert verified

Answer

Step by step solution

Classification of alcohol group in a compound

Primary alcohol: If the hydroxyl group is attached with $1^{0}$ carbon.
Secondary alcohol: If the hydroxyl group is attached with $2^{0}$ carbon.
Tertiary alcohol: If the hydroxyl group is attached with $3^{0}$ carbon.

Halogen

The halogens are represented by F, Cl, Br, I atoms.

Primary halogen: If the given group is bonded with $1^{0}$ carbon.
Secondary halogen: If the given group is bonded with $2^{0}$ carbon.
Tertiary halogen: If the given group is bonded with $3^{0}$ carbon.

Information on dexamethasone

The $1^{0}$ , $2^{0}$ and $3^{0}$ classification on dexamethasone are represented as:

Classification of alcohol and halogen in dexamethasone

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

Full Textbook Solutions
Get detailed explanations and key concepts
Unlimited Al creation
Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...
Ads-free access
To over 500 millions flashcards
Money-back guarantee
We refund you if you fail your exam.

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with 91影视!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

91影视

Question: Classify each OH group and halogen in dexamethasone, a synthetic steroid, as $1^{0}$ , $2^{0}$ or $3^{0}$ .

Short Answer

Step by step solution

Classification of alcohol group in a compound

Halogen

Information on dexamethasone

One App. One Place for Learning.

Most popular questions from this chapter

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

Physical Chemistry

Chemical Reactions

Chemistry Branches

The Earths Atmosphere

Kinetics

Inorganic Chemistry

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

91影视

Question: Classify each OH group and halogen in dexamethasone, a synthetic steroid, as 10, 20or 30 .

Short Answer

Step by step solution

Classification of alcohol group in a compound

Halogen

Information on dexamethasone

One App. One Place for Learning.

Most popular questions from this chapter

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

Physical Chemistry

Chemical Reactions

Chemistry Branches

The Earths Atmosphere

Kinetics

Inorganic Chemistry

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Question: Classify each OH group and halogen in dexamethasone, a synthetic steroid, as $1^{0}$ , $2^{0}$ or $3^{0}$ .