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- Write the atoms of the longest chain horizontally in the order in which they are connected.
- Write all of the ligands on an atom immediately to its right, with subscripts for multiples.
- Enclose polyatomic ligands in parentheses.
- Use explicit bonds as needed to clarify attachments.
In this way, what is a condensed structural formula give an example?
It shows all atoms, but omits the vertical bonds and most or all the horizontal single bonds. It uses parentheses to show that polyatomic groups within a formula are attached to the nearest non-hydrogen atom on the left. So the condensed structural formula of propan-2-ol is CH3CH(OH)CH3.
Hereof, how do you write a condensed structural formula for benzene?
For benzene, the molecular formula is C6H6, and therefore there are six atoms of carbon and six atoms of hydrogen in one molecule. Notice that the molecular formula is always some multiple of the empirical formula (6 x CH = C6H6).
1 Answer. Ernest Z. A structural formula uses lines to show the bonds between the atoms. A condensed structural formula omits most or all the bonds.