Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for phenyl formate is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of atoms in the molecule is identified by the structural formula of the compound. The basis of the structural formula of an organic compound is the arrangement of tetravalent carbon atoms present in the compound.
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of atoms in the molecule is identified by the structural formula of the compound. The basis of the structural formula of an organic compound is the arrangement of tetravalent carbon atoms present in the compound.
(c)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of atoms in the molecule is identified by the structural formula of the compound. The basis of the structural formula of an organic compound is the arrangement of tetravalent carbon atoms present in the compound.
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