Organic Chemistry: Understanding Hydrogen-Carbon Bonds

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The discussion clarifies the representation of hydrogen-carbon bonds in organic chemistry, specifically focusing on the visual indicators used in perspective drawings. The solid black triangle signifies a bond that is oriented towards the viewer, while the dashed line indicates a bond that extends away from the viewer. This understanding is crucial for interpreting molecular structures accurately in organic chemistry.

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  • Basic knowledge of organic chemistry terminology
  • Understanding of molecular geometry
  • Familiarity with perspective drawing techniques in chemistry
  • Knowledge of hydrogen-carbon bonding concepts
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Can someone please tell me what the two bond between the two hyrdrogen and the carbons means?(the long black triangle, and the '''''')
 

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I think it is a perspective drawing, so the solid black triangle represents a bond directed in front of the plane (i.e. coming towards you) and the dashed line represents a bond behind the plane (i.e. going away from you)
 
Cristo is right that's exactally what it means.
 

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