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structural formula

A chemical formula that shows how the atoms and bonds in a molecule are arranged.

structural formula

(Chemistry) a chemical formula showing the composition and structure of a molecule. The atoms are represented by symbols and the structure is indicated by showing the relative positions of the atoms in space and the bonds between them H-C≡C-H is the structural formula of acetylene See also empirical formula, molecular formula

structural formula (str

A chemical formula that shows how the atoms making up a compound are arranged within the molecule. For example, the structural formula of aspirin is CH₃COOC₆H₄COOH, indicating that it consists of an acetyl group (CH₃COO) attached to the carboxylic acid (COOH) of a phenyl group (C₆H₄). Compare empirical formula molecular formula

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structural formula - an expanded molecular formula showing the arrangement of atoms within the molecule

molecular formula - a chemical formula based on analysis and molecular weight

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