11.3 Representing Formulae Of Organic Compounds
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What does molecular formula show?
The number and type of atoms of each element present in a molecule
What does empirical formula show?
Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound
What is the general formula?
Simplest algebraic formula for any member of a homologous series
Displayed formula
Shows relative positioning of all the atoms in a molecule and the bonds between them
Structural formula
Uses the smallest amount of detail necessary to show the arrangement of the atoms in a molecule
What is skeletal formula?
Simplified organic formula - remove all hydrogen and carbon labels from carbon chains and any hydrogen bonds
Skeletal formula meaning
Line - single bond Intersection of two lines - Carbon atom End of a line - shows a CH3 group