Homework – Chapter 1

The following molecule is found in some recreational drugs and has recently been added to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s 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.