Bond line structures

Question 1

What is the condensed structure for this molecule?

Answer 1

(CH₃)₂CHOH

Question 2

Draw this as a lewis dot structure: (CH₃)₃COCH₃

Answer 2

Remember: one carbon can be linked to multiple other carbons

Question 3

How should carbons in chains be represented in a bond-line structure?

Answer 3

As a zig-zag

Question 4

Draw this molecule using a bond-line structure

Answer 4

Question 5

What does a dashed line on a bond-line structure indicate?

Answer 5

The bond points away from you in space

Question 6

What does a solid wedge on a bond-line structure indicate?

Answer 6

The bond is pointing towards you in space

Question 7

Create a 3D bond-line structure for this molecule

Answer 7

Remember: you can predict the shape based on the type of hybridized bond. For e.g. the central carbon will have sp2 orbitals, meaning the shape will be trigonal planar, therefore we know the oxygen will be on the same place as the carbons.