General Chemistry: Atoms First
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.30CP
Sinapaldehyde, a compound present in the toasted wood used for aging wine, has the following connections among atoms. Complete the following electron-dot structure for sinapaldehyde, and identify any multiple bonds in the molecule:
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