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 each carbon and hydrogen atom in the molecule, so counting them up results in 10 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms. The formula in alphabetical order is C₁₀H₈. Option A is incorrect because it only lists carbon and hydrogen, not in the correct ratio. Option B is incorrect because it has too many sulfur atoms. Option D is incorrect because it has too many sulfur and hydrogen atoms.

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