Name compound C.Write its molecular formula.Calculate its molecular weight. Use C=12, H=1, O=16.Write a series of steps to make compound C, via

Compound C Analysis

Analysis and Synthesis of Compound C

Name of Compound C:
The structure represents a carboxylic acid with a methyl group at the α-carbon. It is named 2-methylbutanoic acid.
Molecular Formula:
Counting all atoms: C₅, H₁₀, O₂
C₅H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight:
– Carbon (C): 5 × 12 = 60
– Hydrogen (H): 10 × 1 = 10
– Oxygen (O): 2 × 16 = 32
Total: 60 + 10 + 32 = 102 g/mol
Synthesis of Compound C from the given alkene (2-methyl-1-butene):
The target is a carboxylic acid via a nitrile intermediate:
1. Step 1 – Hydroboration-Oxidation: Convert the terminal alkene to a primary alcohol.
  Reagents: 1) BH₃, THF 2) H₂O₂, OH⁻
2. Step 2 – Oxidation of Alcohol to Alkyl Bromide:
  Reagents: PBr₃ to form the alkyl bromide (SN2 suitable).
3. Step 3 – Nitrile Formation: Substitute Br with CN.
  Reagents: NaCN in acetone → forms the nitrile.
4. Step 4 – Hydrolysis of the Nitrile to Carboxylic Acid:
  Reagents: H₃O⁺, heat or NaOH, heat then HCl
  Final product: 2-methylbutanoic acid.

Name compound C.Write its molecular formula.Calculate its molecular weight