Jump to content

Structural formula of inositol + Cu(OH)2 complex?

sufler
in Organic Chemistry

Featured Replies

Hello.

In my lab class I was conducting an experiment connected with detecting polyhydroxyl alcohols with Cu(OH)2 solution (It makes a violet solution if many hydroxyl groups are present).

But in my lab report I am told to draw the structural formula of the complex compound that forms when we add Cu(OH)2 to inositol solution...
What will it look like? Will there be a Cu atom for every pair of OH groups in inositol ring? Or one Cu atom will bond 4 OH groups from two inositol molecules?

I incline to the other idea, my formula sketch is attached. Is this right?

post-114680-0-21827800-1448195506_thumb.png

Edited by sufler

Sorry I can't help further with your cupric hydroxide reaction, but I believe your search may be enhanced if you use the term

 

polyhydric alcohol.

Edited by studiot

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.