Write the structural formula and the IUPAC names of all possible names of the compounds with the molecular formula C₃H₈O.

Write two uses of phenol.

What happens when glucose is treated with (a) bromine-water (b) dilute nitric acid (c) Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)?

The molecular formula C₃H₈O can represent several compounds. Below are the structural formulas and IUPAC names for each possible compound:

Structural Formulas and IUPAC Names

• 1. Propan-1-ol

  Structure: CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-OH

• 2. Propan-2-ol

  Structure: CH₃-CHOH-CH₃

• 3. Ethyl methyl ether

  Structure: CH₃-CH₂-O-CH₃

• 4. Cyclopropanol

  Structure: A three-membered ring with an -OH group.

Uses of Phenol

Phenol is a versatile compound with various applications:

• It is used in the production of plastics and resins.
• Phenol serves as an antiseptic in medical applications.

Reactions of Glucose

When glucose undergoes treatment with different reagents, various reactions occur:

(a) Bromine-water

Glucose is oxidized to gluconic acid, which is a mild oxidation reaction.

(b) Dilute Nitric Acid

This treatment oxidizes glucose to form gluconic acid and other carboxylic acids.

(c) Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)

Glucose reacts with HCN to form cyanohydrin, which is a compound containing a hydroxyl and a cyano group.