Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbon Formulas

Question 1

The hydrocarbon formula that shows all the atoms and bonds in an organic compound. The bonds are displayed as lines

Answer 1

Structural Formula

Question 2

The hydrocarbon formula where each carbon atom is listed seperately, followed by other atoms attached to it. Branches are shown using brackets. No single bonds are displayed whilst the double and triple bonds are written as: = & ≡ respectively.

Answer 2

Condensed Formula

Question 3

The hydrocarbon formula where lines are used to show covalent bonds. Line ends and vertices represent carbon atoms and the lines themselves represent bonds. Hydrogen atoms are ommited but halogens are shown with a line between them and the branch or stem

Answer 3

Skeletal Formula

Question 4

The hydrocarbon formula that shows the number and each type of atom present

Answer 4

Molecular Formula

Question 5

The nomenclature for naming hydrocarbons that details stem and branch carbon length, stem position and functional groups

Answer 5

IUPAC Nomenclature