Give the molecular formula corresponding to the following ball-and-stick molecular representation of naphthalene (gray = C,unshaded = H).In writing the formula,list the atoms in alphabetical order. A)CH B)C₅H₄ C)C₁₀H₈ D)C₁₀H₁₀

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The molecular formula for naphthalene is C10H8. The ball-and-stick representation shows 10 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms. Therefore, the molecular formula should have 10 C's and 8 H's, listed in alphabetical order. Choice C has 10 C's and 8 H's, and they are listed in alphabetical order. Choices A, B, and D have incorrect numbers and/or orders of atoms.

Give the Molecular Formula Corresponding to the Following Ball-And-Stick Molecular