Problem: Write the molecular and structural formulas for the compounds represented by the molecular models in the figure .Write the molecular formula for the compound (d).

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Write the molecular and structural formulas for the compounds represented by the molecular models in the figure (a) A carbon atom is single bonded to 3 hydrogen atoms and to oxygen. Oxygen is single bonded to a second carbon atom that is also single bonded to 3 H atoms. (b) Two carbon atoms are joined by a single bond. The left carbon is single bonded to three Hs and the right is single bonded to two Hs and an OH. (c) CH3 is bonded to OH. (d) P is bonded to 3 Fs..

Write the molecular formula for the compound (d).

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