Topic: Chemistry Grade in Molecules? (Read 2930 times)

big · « **on:** December 09, 2011, 10:18:40 PM »

I am trying to match clues with molecules, and the clue I am given is "Its chemistry grade is always just a 'C'."

Forgive me for not quite knowing how to name it, but the answer is a γ-lactone with a double bond in the cyclopentane ring and with an ethylene glycol as a substituent, as well as with a hydroxl group coming off of both sides of the double bond.

Does anyone know what this "chemistry grade" that they are referring to is? I tried googling it but all that has come up, unsurprisingly, are the websites of chemistry teachers.

Borek · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2011, 02:48:38 AM »

I have a hard time understanding the structure, but perhaps it is just some kind of a pun?

UG · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2011, 05:05:52 AM »

Vitamin C perhaps

big · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2011, 08:55:42 AM »

Quote from: UG on December 10, 2011, 05:05:52 AM

Vitamin C perhaps

Oh, that's right! Thank you!

Vidya · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2012, 10:00:01 AM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:L-Ascorbic_acid.svg
check the structure ---Vitamin C

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