Differentiate between Structural and molecular formula.

Differentiate between Structural and molecular formula.

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* Molecular formulae
- Simply shows the number and type of elements (atoms) in the compound.
* Structural formula
Shows how the different atoms in the molecules (of a compound) are bonded or joined together.

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Kavungya answered the question on April 27, 2019 at 13:14

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