(a)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula of alanine should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The molecule term is defined as smallest unit of matter that is formed when two or more atoms are joint with covalent bonds. These molecules can be represented in a structural formula as well as chemical formula.
The structural formula is representation of molecule that shows specific connections such as covalent bonds between the atoms by lines. The chemical formula is representation of molecule with proper alphabetical order and number of different atoms present in the molecule.
(b)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula of ethylene glycol should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The molecule term is defined as smallest unit of matter that is formed when two or more atoms are joint with covalent bonds. These molecules can be represented in a structural formula as well as chemical formula.
The structural formula is representation of molecule that shows specific connections such as covalent bonds between the atoms by lines. The chemical formula is representation of molecule with proper alphabetical order and number of different atoms present in the molecule.
(c)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula of acetic acid should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The molecule term is defined as smallest unit of matter that is formed when two or more atoms are joint with covalent bonds. These molecules can be represented in a structural formula as well as chemical formula.
The structural formula is representation of molecule that shows specific connections such as covalent bonds between the atoms by lines. The chemical formula is representation of molecule with proper alphabetical order and number of different atoms present in the molecule.
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