What is the reason carbon atoms are the most versatile building blocks of the molecules used by living organisms?

Chemistry

1 answer:

WITCHER [35]3 years ago

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Explanation:

Atomic number of carbon is 6. So, 4 valence electrons are present.

Therefore, it can form 4 covalent bonds with varying bond angles by sharing its valence electrons.

Catenation is also an important property of carbon. Catenation is bonding with atoms of same element. Carbon skeleton can be formed in any direction and can vary in length, branching, and ring structure.

Elements required for making most of the molecules in living organisms are:

C, H, N, O, P and S

Carbon easily form covalents with other 5 elements.

These properties make carbon most versatile building blocks of the molecules used by living organisms.

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Spell out the full name of the compound.

Talja [164]

Answer:

2–methyl–3–propylheptane.

Explanation:

The name of the compound can be obtained as follow:

1. Identify the functional group of the compound.

2. Determine the name of the compound by determining the longest continuous carbon chain.

3. Identify the substituent group attached.

4. Locate the position of the substituent group by giving it the lowest possible count. Where there are two or more different substitutent group attached to the compound, name them alphabetically.

5. Name the compound by combining

the above steps.

Thus, we can name the compound as follow:

1. The compound has only single bond. Therefore, the compound is an alkane.

2. The longest continuous carbon chain is 7. Therefore, the parent name of the compound is heptane.

3. The substitutent groups attached are:

Propyl i.e –C3H7

Methyl i.e –CH3

4. The substituent groups are located at:

Propyl i.e –C3H7 is located at carbon 3.

Methyl i.e –CH3 is located at carbon 2.

5. The name of the compound is: