Types of formula for organic molecules
2 marks · NormalName the type of formula represented by each of the following:
(i) C3H8
(ii)
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(i) Molecular formula
(ii) Displayed formula
Common mistakes: Mixing up displayed and molecular formulae
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · Identifies C3H8 as molecular formula.
B2 · 1 mark · Identifies the structure as a displayed formula.
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i) Molecular formula
ii) Displayed formula