Formulae of Organic Compounds

Draw the displayed formula of C₃H₈

How many ways can organic compounds be represented that we have learned?

(a)  

The main bonds in organic compound molecules are:

• 
  Ionic bonds

• Covalent bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that specializes in the study of compounds that contain (a)   in covalent bonding.

Which of the following compounds is not an organic compound?

• 
  CaCO₃

• CH₃COOH

• C₂H₅OH

• 
  C₆H₅Cl

Organic compounds can be represented by:

• 
  General formula

• 
  Structural formula

• Displayed formula

Draw the displayed formula of C₃H₆

Write the structural formula of C₄H₁₀

(a)  

Answer explanation

single bonds can be written by -

double bonds can be written by =

What is the structural formula of this compound?

(a)  

Answer explanation

single bonds can be written by -

double bonds can be written by =

Which of the following elements is most commonly found in organic compounds?

• Nitrogen

• 
  Oxygen

• Carbon

• Phosphorus