Problem UnoProblem Uno

Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry

Write the structural Formulas for two stable Write the structural Formulas for two stable isomers X and Y that have the molecular isomers X and Y that have the molecular formula Cformula C22HH44OO22. Select a physical property . Select a physical property

and a chemical property that would and a chemical property that would distinguish between the two isomers in the distinguish between the two isomers in the laboratory. Explain.laboratory. Explain.

Distinguishing physical property: Solubility Distinguishing physical property: Solubility because the two molecules intermolecular because the two molecules intermolecular forces vary greatlyforces vary greatly

Distinguishing chemical property: pH of Distinguishing chemical property: pH of solution. The solution on the left has an solution. The solution on the left has an alcohol on it which usually implies that it’s alcohol on it which usually implies that it’s basicbasic