Help with structural formula and resonance structure

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The discussion focuses on the structural formulas and resonance structures of organic compounds, specifically C6H14 and a set of compounds including OF2, N3-, NH3O, IF5, and C2H6O. The user incorrectly identified the number of structural formulas for C6H14 as 5, while the correct answer is 8, accounting for both straight-chain and branched-chain isomers. Additionally, the user struggled to identify which compounds do not require resonance structures, indicating a lack of understanding of resonance concepts in molecular chemistry.

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I don't know what I am doing wrong, please help.

2) How many different structual formulas can be written for C6H14


Include straight chain and branched chain compounds.


Enter an integer as an answer.

(I put in 5 but it say that I am wrong)



3) Which of the following compounds do not require resonance structures to provide a reasonable description ?




a) OF2


b) N3-


c) NH3O


d) IF5


e) C2H6O


(I've tried ade, de, ae and cde. They're all wrong)

Thank You
 
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