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Differentiate between — 'Molecular formula' and 'Structural formula' — of an organic compound. Write the 'condensed structural formula' and 'branched structural formula' of ethene.

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Molecular FormulaStructural Formula
Indicates actual number of each kind of atoms in a molecule of the organic compound.Indicates arrangement of various atoms in a molecule of the organic compound.
Gives no information about the type and number of bonds.Chemical bonds are given along with the type of bonds for covalent bonds.

Condensed structural formula of ethene:

H2C=CH2

Branched structural formula of ethene:

Ethene structure. Organic Chemistry, Simplified Chemistry Dalal Solutions ICSE Class 10.

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