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 21: Problem 1-11 h

Answer

Do not draw carbons and the hydrogens attached to it, instead join the lines. Show oxygen and the hydrogen attached to it. The following is the line structure for the compound:

Work Step by Step

In a line-angle structure, carbons and the hydrogens attached to it, are not drawn. Instead presence of carbon is indicated by crossing lines or the end or beginning of the lines. For this structure draw the structure by drawing lines. Show the bond Hydrogen attached to the oxygen without drawing a line between them.
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