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Interpretation:
The structural formula for 3-methylbutanoic acid should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The formula in which the arrangement of atoms in a molecule is shown is said to be the structural formula.
- An organic compound in which
carboxylic acid functional group that is -COOH is bonded to the carbon atom is said to be a carboxylic acid. The general formula for carboxylic acid Cn H2 n + 1 COOH.
Interpretation:
The structural formula for 2-chlorobenzoic acid should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The formula in which the arrangement of atoms in a molecule is shown is said to be the structural formula.
- An organic compound in which carboxylic acid functional group that is -COOH is bonded to the carbon atom is said to be a carboxylic acid. The general formula for carboxylic acid Cn H2 n + 1 COOH.
Interpretation:
The structural formula for hexanoic acid should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The formula in which the arrangement of atoms in a molecule is shown is said to be the structural formula.
- An organic compound in which carboxylic acid functional group that is -COOH is bonded to the carbon atom is said to be a carboxylic acid. The general formula for carboxylic acid Cn H2 n + 1 COOH.
Interpretation:
The structural formula for acetic acid should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The formula in which the arrangement of atoms in a molecule is shown is said to be the structural formula.
- An organic compound in which carboxylic acid functional group that is -COOH is bonded to the carbon atom is said to be a carboxylic acid. The general formula for carboxylic acid Cn H2 n + 1 COOH.
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