Chapter 22, Problem 5TE

What is the chemical formula for the following structure?

To determine

The chemical formula of the compound.

Answer to Problem 5TE

The chemical formula of compound is ${\text{C}}_{\text{7}}{\text{H}}_{\text{16}}$. Each line represents a covalent bond and whenever there is a meeting of two lines then it is considered as carbon.

Explanation of Solution

In our question there is a representation of molecule in bond line type. In the bond line representation, each line represents a covalent bond and carbon represents the meeting of two lines. any hydrogen atoms that are bonded to carbon atom are not shown. Their presence is assumed. Carbon has a valency of four so it forms a maximum of four bonds. On satisfying each carbon valences the total count of Hydrogen is sixteen.The IUPAC name of the compound is 2,3-dimethylpentane.

Conclusion:

Therefore, chemical formula of compound is ${\text{C}}_{\text{7}}{\text{H}}_{\text{16}}$. Each line represents a covalent bond and whenever there is a meeting of two lines then it is considered as carbon.