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How is a structural formula similar to a molecular formula? How is it different?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Similarity between the two:

Molecular formula and structural formula gives the exact number of atoms of different chemical elements that are present in a compound.

Difference between the two:

Structural formula gives us the relative positions of the atoms that are present in a compound whereas molecular formula does not give us the relative positions of the atoms. But it gives us the ratio of atoms in a given compound.

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