8.3.1 - Complete, Condensed and Bond-line Structural Formulas
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What is a complete structural formula?
💡 Hint: Think about what each atomic detail wants to convey.
How is a condensed structural formula different from a complete formula?
💡 Hint: Condensed means 'made smaller'!
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What does a bond-line structural formula imply about hydrogen atoms?
💡 Hint: Think of the cleanliness of representation!
True or False: A complete structural formula is the simplest way to represent a molecule.
💡 Hint: What about visibility versus simplicity?
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You have the molecular formula C8H18. Write out both the complete and condensed structural formulas and describe how to derive a bond-line structure.
💡 Hint: Identifying the longest chain is crucial for both condensed and bond-line formats.
Draw the bond-line structure for 2-pentene and explain its representation as a bond-line formula.
💡 Hint: Double bonds are key; consider how they affect hydrogen placement.
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