intro to organic chem

Question 1

define molecular formula

Answer 1

shows the actual number of atoms of each element

Question 2

displayed formula

Answer 2

shows how all atoms are arranged, and all bonds between them

Question 3

structural formula

Answer 3

shows the carbon atoms with attached hydrogens and functional group

Question 4

skeletal formula

Answer 4

shows the bonds of carbons skeleton only, with only functional groups, hydrogen and carbon atoms are not shown

Question 5

define 3D formula

Answer 5

organic compounds have covalent bonds attached therefore they can be drawn as 3D diagrams