Name Molecule: 2-Butanol Naming and Diagrams for Homework Solution

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the naming of a specific molecule, 2-butanol, as part of a homework assignment. Participants are also addressing the interpretation of a diagram related to the molecule and its reactions, exploring various naming options from a provided list.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant identifies the central molecule as 2-butanol but expresses uncertainty about the diagram's arrows and their meaning regarding the addition or removal of compounds.
  • Another participant clarifies that the diagram represents a reaction, indicating that something is reacting with the components written above the arrow.
  • A participant proposes potential names for the molecule based on their understanding, suggesting options like 1-butene, 2-chlorobutane, 2-butanone, and 2-methoxybutane, while correcting a previous error regarding the use of Cl instead of Cu.
  • A later reply questions whether two of the proposed names were mistakenly reversed in the earlier response.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the correct naming of the molecule, as there are multiple suggestions and some uncertainty regarding the diagram's interpretation.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of missing assumptions about the diagram and the specific context of the homework assignment, which may affect the naming process.

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Homework Statement


I have to name the particular molecule that i am looking at and fill in the blanks with that name.

Homework Equations


Choose from:
2-methoxybutane, 3-butene, 1-butene, butanal, 2-chlorobutane, ethylmethyl ether, butylmethyl ether, or 2-butanone

The Attempt at a Solution



The first thing that I did was identify the central molecule as 2-butanol, but i am no quite sure what the arrows indicate. Whether its the removal of the compound next to the arrow or the addition of it; if someone could identify the type of diagram and nudge me in the right direction that would be fantastic!
 

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It is an orgo way of stating "something reacting with things written above arrow yielding".
 
Okay i get it thank you so much! so if i follow a) could be 1-betene, b) 2-chlorobutane, c) 2-butanone, d) 2-methoxybutane? please note that its not suppose to be Cu its suppose to be Cl! I am sorrry...
 
Or do i have b) and c) backwards in my previous answer?
 

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