Question

What is the difference between molecular formula and structural formula?

Answer 1

... A molecular formula represents the number of atoms of each element present in the molecule. ... Whereas in condensed structural formula central atoms and the atoms connected to them are written as a group. In this formula the central atoms are connected with a line. Hence it is also called as linear formula.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Molecular formula gives the exact number of atoms of various elements present in a molecule. However, it does not give any information about how the atoms are interlinked.
• On the other hand, structural formula of a compound gives the actual attachments of atoms elements in a molecule. It indicates types of bonds between various atoms.