Question

Which of the following best explains why a structural formula of a chemical compound is more useful than a molecular formula?


A) Both formulas identify the specific atoms in a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows how the atoms in a compound are bonded together

B) Both formulas identify the types of atoms in a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows how many atoms of each type are in a compound
C) Both formulas show the location of each valence electron in a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows the ratio of protons to neutrons within a compound
D) Both formulas show the ratio of protons to neutrons within a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows the location of each valence electron in a compound.

Answer 1

(A) is a correct answer.

Because, some compounds can have the same molecular formula,
for example
C2H6O,

but different structural formulas,
CH3-CH2-OH, and CH3-O-CH3,

and because of it these compounds have different properties.
CH3-CH2-OH is an alcohol, but CH3-O-CH3 is an ether.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

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