Gen Chem Chemical Formula

the molecular formula of an organic compound simply shows the exact number of each type of atom present. It tells you nothing about the bonding within the compound

the empirical formula of an organic compound gives the simplest possible whole number ratio of the different types of atom within the compound

the condensed formula is also text-based here each carbon atom is listed separately with atoms attached to it following an exception is cyclic parts of molecules example benzene where the carbons are grouped

a displayed formula shows all of the atoms and all of the bonds present in an organic compound the bonds are represented as lines

similar to displayed formula not all bonds are shown although all atoms are still indicated using subscript numbers. Carbon- hydrogen bonds are often simplified

shows how the molecules are bonded to one another in a molecule

in a skeletal formula most hydrogen atoms are omitted and lines and or vertices represent carbons. Functional groups and atoms other than carbon or hydrogen are still shown. Easiest to draw and commonly used

an organic compound gives the simplest possible whole number ratio of the different types of atom within the compound

also text-based here each carbon atom is listed separately with atoms attached to it following an exception is cyclic parts of molecules example benzene where the carbons are grouped

shows all of the atoms and all of the bonds present in an organic compound the bonds are represented as lines

most hydrogen atoms are omitted and lines and or vertices represent carbons. Functional groups and atoms other than carbon or hydrogen are still shown. Easiest to draw and commonly used