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Interpretation:
One molecular formula can be used to represent more than one structural formula needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecular formula is the general formula by which many molecules with different structures can be represented.
Answer to Problem 2E
Due to presence of isomers, one molecular formula can represent different structural formula.
Explanation of Solution
In molecular formula, the numbers of different atoms can be seen but arrangement of these atoms differs to give more than one structural formula.
A common formula of C3H6O can represent both
Ketone has CO functional group in between two carbon atoms. Aldehyde group is at the terminal position of the molecule.
Thus, one molecular formula can represent more than one structural formula.
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