Homework – Chapter 1
The following molecule is found in some recreational drugs and has recently been added to the US Drug Enforcement AgencyÕs list of illegal substances. It is identified as JWH-018.
1. What is the molecular formula for JWH-018?
2. How many of the carbon atoms in JWH-018 are sp-hybridized? sp2? sp3?
3. What is the formal charge of the nitrogen atom?
4. What is the correct geometry for the nitrogen atom? Is it drawn accurately?
5. Draw another constitutional isomer of JWH-018.