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Methylpropane (complete and condensed structural formulas)

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Complete structural formula

Methylpropane consists of a chain of three carbons with another carbon atom attached to the middle carbon. Enough H atoms are added to give each C atom a total of four bonds.

The complete structural formula is shown below (There is a C atom at each intersection).

2. Condensed structural formula

A condensed structural formula is designed to be typed on one line.

The molecule has three CH₃ groups attached to a single carbon atom, so the condensed structural formula is

(CH₃)₃CH

The formula is also often written CH₃CH(CH₃)CH₃ and as (CH₃)₂CHCH₃.

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