Intro To Organic Chem

Question 1

Describe the displayed formula of organic compounds

Answer 1

The displayed formula of a compound shows what atoms are attached in a compound and shows every bond

Question 2

Describe the structural formula of a organic compound

Answer 2

It shows how the atoms are arranged in a molecule and in particular shows which functional groups are present

Question 3

What differs is the structural formula from the displayed formula?

Answer 3

Unlike displayed formula structural formula does not show single bonds although double/triple bonds may be shown

Question 4

Describe the skeletal formula of a compound

Answer 4

The skeletal formula of a compound is the backbone of the carbon chain. Only shows atoms that are not carbon and hydrogen.

Question 5

Define the molecular formula of a compound

Answer 5

The molecular formula of a compound gives actual number of atoms in each element in a compound for example C6H 12

Question 6

Defined the empirical formula of a compound

Answer 6

The simplest whole number ratio of each element in a compound