Multiple Choice
Which of the following molecular models represents the ammonia molecule, NH3?
4. Molecular Compounds
Molecular Models
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Determine the structural formula for the following compound given as a molecular model.
A
C6H12O6
B
C6H12N6
C
C12H6N6
D
C12H6O6
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Identify the atoms in the molecular model: The black spheres typically represent carbon atoms, the red spheres represent oxygen atoms, and the white spheres represent hydrogen atoms.
Count the number of each type of atom in the molecular model: Count the black spheres for carbon, red spheres for oxygen, and white spheres for hydrogen.
Determine the molecular formula based on the count: Use the counts from the previous step to write the molecular formula, which is in the form CxHyOz.
Compare the molecular formula obtained with the given options: Check which of the provided options matches the molecular formula derived from the model.
Select the correct structural formula: Choose the option that corresponds to the molecular formula you determined from the model.
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