Organic Chemistry
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Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.40AP
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(a)
Interpretation:
The substitutive name of valproic acid is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The compound, valproic acid are used in the medicine for treating the disease, epilepsy, migraine and bipolar disorder. This acid is an organic weak acid which is a conjugate base of valproate and sodium valpraote is the sodium salt of valpraote.
Interpretation Introduction
(b)
Interpretation:
The common name of valproic acid is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The compound, valproic acid are used in the medicine for treating the disease, epilepsy, migraine and bipolar disorder. This acid is an organic weak acid which is a conjugate base of valproate and sodium valpraote is the sodium salt of valpraote.
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(c)
Interpretation:
The synthesis of valproic acid from other carbon sources which contains fewer than five carbons and any other necessary reagents is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The compound, valproic acid are used in the medicine for treating the disease, epilepsy, migraine and bipolar disorder. This acid is an organic weak acid which is a conjugate base of valproate and sodium valpraote is the sodium salt of valpraote.
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