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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
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3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
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5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A compound has molecular formula . Explain why the molecular formula is not enough to identify a unique compound.
Total: 5 marks
(a) Write two possible condensed structural formulas. (2 marks)
(b) State the functional group in each structure. (2 marks)
(c) Conclude why structural representation is needed. (1 mark)
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