structural formula for 2-ethyl-1-hexene
This is about the best I can draw it on this forum but I think you get the idea
CH2
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HC-C2H5
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CH2
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CH2
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CH2
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CH3
or you can view this site.
http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.14663.html
I have a 5-valent carbon below which i need to get rid of. This should take care of it.
CH2
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C-C2H5
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CH2
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CH2
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CH2
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CH3
To determine the structural formula for 2-ethyl-1-hexene, we need to understand the nomenclature rules for naming organic compounds:
1. Identify the longest carbon chain: In this case, it is a hexane (6 carbon) chain.
2. Number the carbon chain: Start numbering from one end in such a way that the substituents have the lowest possible numbers. In this case, the ethyl group (C2H5) is attached to the 2nd carbon of the hexane chain.
3. Name the substituents: The ethyl group is a substituent attached to the 2nd carbon of the hexane chain.
4. Determine the double bond position: The "1" in "1-hexene" indicates that the double bond is between the first and second carbons in the hexane chain.
Putting it all together, the structural formula for 2-ethyl-1-hexene would be:
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH=CH2
Here, the ethyl group (-CH2CH3) is attached to the second carbon of the hexane chain, and there is a double bond between the first and second carbons in the hexane chain.