What do we call the formula which gives us the relative arrangements of bonded atoms in a molecule?

Functional series formula

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Homologous series formula

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Structural formula

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Condensed formula

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The correct option is C
Structural formula

Structural formulas help identify the location of chemical bonds between the atoms of a molecule. A structural formula consists of symbols for the atoms connected by short lines that represent chemical bonds—one, two, or three lines standing for single, double, or triple bonds, respectively.

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