When Sketching a Molecule, an Atom Connected by a Dashed

question 27

Multiple Choice

When sketching a molecule, an atom connected by a dashed line means that

• A) the atom has a negative formal charge.
• B) the atom has a negative ionic charge.
• C) the atom lies behind the plane of the paper.
• D) the bond is longer than indicated by the drawing.
• E) some atoms have been left out for clarity.

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