Scottish Highers Chemistry Structure and Bonding: 3-Methylbutanal is a compound th

Question

3-Methylbutanal is a compound that is found in low concentrations in many types of food. The structure of 3-methylbutanal is shown.

(a) Draw a structural formula for a ketone that is an isomer of 3-methylbutanal.

(b) Name a reagent which could be used to distinguish between 3-methylbutanal and a ketone.

(c) Name the strongest intermolecular force that occurs between 3-methylbutanal molecules.

(d) 3-Methylbutanal is found in olive oil.

Explain fully what can happen to 3-methylbutanal that will cause the olive oil to develop an unpleasant taste.

(e) 3-Methylbutanal can be used as a reactant in the production of other compounds. One reaction scheme involving 3-methylbutanal is shown.

3-Methylbutanal → propanone

Step 1

Step 2

Explain why step 1 is described as a condensation reaction.

Give the systematic name for product A.

3-Methylbutanal is a compound that is found in low concentrations in many types of food - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 4 - 2018