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What does the molecular formula of an organic compound show?
What does the molecular formula of an organic compound show?
The number of each type of atom present.
What information does the empirical formula of an organic compound provide?
What information does the empirical formula of an organic compound provide?
The simplest possible whole number ratio of the different types of atom within the compound.
How is the condensed formula of an organic compound represented?
How is the condensed formula of an organic compound represented?
Each carbon atom is listed separately, with atoms attached to it following.
What does a displayed formula of an organic compound show?
What does a displayed formula of an organic compound show?
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How is a skeletal formula different from other formulas?
How is a skeletal formula different from other formulas?
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Which formula is the easiest to draw and commonly used?
Which formula is the easiest to draw and commonly used?
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