Lecture 26

1.  4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentanone is

1. a.  We know that







2. In this problem, the usual way of solving involves the determination of double bond equivalent (DBE) or index of unsaturation, followed by detection of any functional groups in the IR spectrum and then assigning the structure from NMR and mass spectrum.





3.

 

 

Lecture 27

1.  Sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids are soaps.

2.  Sodium salts of benzenesulfonic acids are detergents.

3.  Triglycerides that are solids or semisolids at room temperature are fats, while liquid triglycerides are called oils.

 

Lecture 28