8.3.2 - Three-Dimensional Representation of Organic Molecules
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Practice Questions
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What does a solid wedge represent in wedge-dash notation?
💡 Hint: Think about the visual perspective.
Which model emphasizes the actual space filled by atoms?
💡 Hint: Consider how much room the atoms take up.
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What does a dashed wedge represent in wedge-dash notation?
💡 Hint: Visualize how it would appear in 3D.
True or False: The ball-and-stick model effectively shows the relative positions of atoms in a molecule.
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms are represented.
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Draw a 3D representation using wedge-dash notation of a molecule with a branched structure. Explain the positions of each bond.
💡 Hint: Visualize a molecule you're familiar with.
Using the ball-and-stick model, create a representation of butane and explain how it illustrates the molecular structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how many carbons are present and how they bond.
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