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A structural formula is shown below. Determine which molecular formula corresponds to this compound. $$\text{CH}_3{-}\text{CH}(\text{OH}){-}\text{CH}_2{-}\text{CH}_3$$
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Chemistry · Unit 4 · Properties and structure of organic materials · Structure of organic compounds
Determine molecular and structural formulas for organic compounds, up to C10, including simple methyl and ethyl branched chains, for - alkanes, alkenes and alkynes - alcohols (primary, secondary and tertiary) - aldehydes and ketones - carboxylic acids - amines and amides - haloalkanes (primary, secondary and tertiary) - esters.
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