When drawing an organic compound in 3-D, the solid wedge indicates _____________
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Question
When drawing an organic compound in 3-D, the solid wedge indicates __________________.
the atom or group of atoms is in the same plane as the paper.
Does not mean anything.
the atom or group of atoms is easily removed.
the atom or group of atoms is pointing benind of the paper.
the atom or group of atoms is pointing out of the paper.
a.the atom or group of atoms is in the same plane as the paper.
b.Does not mean anything.
c.the atom or group of atoms is easily removed.
d.the atom or group of atoms is pointing benind of the paper.
e.the atom or group of atoms is pointing out of the paper.
Explanation / Answer
When drawing an organic compound in 3-D, the solid wedge indicates the atom or group of atoms is pointing out of the paper.
So option (e) is correct.
NOTE:
(1) A dashed wedge indicates the bond is going behind the plane of the screen.
(2) A solid line indicates the bond lies in the plane of the screen
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