The indicated bond in the following compound is_____ of the paper.
A) in the plane
B) out of the plane
C) behind the plane
D) None of these

Question

The indicated bond in the following compound is_____ of the paper. 
A) in the plane 
B) out of the plane 
C) behind the plane 
D) None of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound shown in the image is a tetrahedral molecule with four atoms/groups attached to the central carbon atom. The bond indicated with a solid wedge is coming out of the plane of the paper towards the viewer. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which indicates that the bond is out of the plane.

The Indicated Bond in the Following Compound Is_____ of the Paper