There are several ways to model a compound. One type of model is shown. A central C attached to 3 C's by 1 line each, each of th
e 3 C's being attached to 3 H's by a 1 line each. The central C is also attached by 1 line to a C, which is attached to 2 H's and a C by a single line each. The C is attached by 2 lines to an O ad by 1 line to another O. The O with 1 line is attached by 1 line to an H. What is the chemical formula for the molecule modeled?
2 answers:
Answer:
The molecule is 3,3 dimethylbutyric acid. the chemical formula is (CH3)3CCH2COOH.
Explanation:
- 3,3 dimethylbutyric acid is a carboxylic acid with 2 methyl groups attached to the third carbon atom.
- The CHO functional group i.e. "C attached by 2 lines to O and by 1 line to another O. O attached by 1 line to an H" indicates that the compound in question is a carboxylic acid.
- The molecular formula for this compound is C6H12O2 and the molecular weight is 116.16 g/mol.
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