Examine the following ball-and-stick model. Atoms other than carbon and hydrogen are labeled with the symbol of the element. Which of the following is also a representation of this substance?
C) D-configuration
D) All are correct representations.

Question

Examine the following ball-and-stick model. Atoms other than carbon and hydrogen are labeled with the symbol of the element.  Which of the following is also a representation of this substance?
C) D-configuration 
D) All are correct representations.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In order to determine if the given options represent the same substance as the provided ball-and-stick model, we need to compare the arrangement of atoms in each representation. Since we do not have access to the specific identity of the molecule, we cannot determine the exact arrangement of atoms or the specific structural formula. However, we can compare the relative arrangement of the different atoms in each representation to determine if they match.

Option A has a different alphanumeric code and may not be a true representation of the given substance. Option B has a different alphanumeric code and also appears to have a different arrangement of atoms.

Option C, D-configuration, is not a representation of the substance but a term used in organic chemistry to indicate the stereochemistry of chiral molecules.

Therefore, the correct answer is D, all representations may be correct since we cannot definitively determine the identity or structural formula of the molecule.

Examine the Following Ball-And-Stick Model