Structural and Skeletal Formula and Skeletal Formula and Functional Groups.

Question 1

What does Structural Formula show?

Answer 1

• Structural formula shows the minimal detail for the arrangement of atoms in a molecule. E.g. CH3CH2CH3 AND CH3CH2CH2Br, then into CH3(CH2)8COOH.

Question 2

What is the Skeletal Formula?

Answer 2

Skeletal formula is a simplified organic formula, with hydrogen atoms removed from alkyl chains, leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional group.

Question 3

What do two parallel lines symbolise?

Answer 3

Two parallel lines represent a double bond.

Question 4

What must be included in the Skeletal Formula?

Answer 4

Functional groups must be included in skeletal formula.