Question

All essay based answers should have a minimum of 250 words. All references used to research any answers should be cited at the end of each question. Your answers may include any of the following to support any points made

 Structural formulas

 Chemical compositions

 Chemical reactions and byproducts

 Diagrams

 Intermolecular forces

 recommended/accepted concentrations or quantities

 physical properties (including but not limited to molar mass, appearance, melting point, boiling point)

5. What are some chemical and physical differences between mustard gas and

nitrogen mustards? Show the molecular structure of mustard gas and one example of a

nitrogen mustard. Show the functional groups and explain the mechanisms by which each

molecule works.

6. Select two vitamins from Table 19.1 and present (1) the molecular structure (2)

the benefits of each vitamin (3) sources (4) recommended dose (5) conditions or diseases

that result from a deficiency of each vitamin (6) conditions or diseases that result from

overconsumption.

Answer 1

N-Mustards have nitrogen as central chain atom. These are nonspecific DNA alkylating agents,

Eg: (bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine)
Apart from chemical warfare, Nitrogen mustards have also found therapeutic applications in cancer treatment, and there are several pharmaceutical derivatives that were developed as cancer therapeutic agents.

Sulfur mustard, commonly known as mustard gas. Sulfur mustard is the organic compound with formula (ClCH₂CH₂)₂S..Used in warfare for its mutagenic and carcinogenic effects.
Eg: